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- Ben, 1Password
Roo has added a couple of recent comments on our forum that I wanted to make sure were highlighted here as well:
> While it’s too late for most, I have gone back and updated our release notes to indicate that we removed this feature.
(from https://discussions.agilebits.com/discussion/comment/515669/...)
and
> The Pro Features purchase has been removed from sale, but all the features that would have been unlocked have been maintained. There is no longer anything to restore. The more I've been thinking about it, the more I am coming down on the side of restoring the single standalone vault capability for those that previously purchased the Pro Features (or the full price app when it was a paid download long ago).
(from https://discussions.agilebits.com/discussion/comment/515789/...)
We're definitely listening to all of the feedback folks have taken the time to share with us on this and are evaluating how we can best move forward.
Thank you for all the comments, both here and on our forum.
- Ben, 1Password
> Edit: also there seems to be a lot of this:
Some, yes. I'm not sure I'd say 'a lot', but yes, it is a work in progress. Our security team should be able to elaborate on any points that we have yet to detail, though, if you're interested.
To address the concerns about 1Password X...
- We have desktop integration in beta which can help with point #1: https://discussions.agilebits.com/discussion/101231/introduc...
- Our security model has never relied on the sync service that you choose: https://support.1password.com/1password-security/
- Last time I looked into the Cmd+\ issue the primary difficulty was that not all browsers (Chrome, notably) supported \ as a keyboard shortcut for extensions. The reason we are able to get around this with the "traditional" extension is that 1Password for Mac is actually what listens for the shortcut, not the extension. The same functionality is still possible with 1Password X, just not with that specific shortcut.
- 1Password for Mac can be used with the subscription offering. It isn't necessary to use 1Password X. 1Password X is a great alternative for those who cannot install desktop software, particularly those on ChromeOS or Linux.
I'm sorry to hear you're no longer using or recommending 1Password but I hope that helps address some of your questions/concerns.
Indeed. Which is in part why we developed the Secret Key. Even if someone chooses a relatively weak Master Password and all of the data were stolen from our servers cracking even just a single password of a single user via brute force would be implausible. The effort to reward ratio is very high (perhaps insurmountably so) on the effort side.
Full disclosure: I work for 1Password.
1Password offers this as well. Not allowing the end user to reveal passwords it isn't an ideal solution. The password can easily be obtained by anyone who is capable of using the browser's developer tools. Simply inspect the input element after it has been filled and the browser will give the secret away. The only way to be sure someone doesn't have access to an account after you've shared credentials with them (even "hidden" credentials) is to change the credentials for that account.
> The password audit, showing me how old my passwords are, or which ones are weak... it's nice to have a sanity check on all this stuff.
1Password also offers these sorts of checks.
> Given I haven't looked into it in a year or so... but the Dead Man's Switch alone makes it worthwhile for me. My lawyer has this, and 30 days after I kick it he can go in and delete all my accounts.
This, admittedly, we haven't found a good secure way to implement yet. Our current recommendation is to share your Emergency Kit with your lawyer, or whoever needs access, perhaps in a sealed envelope marked to only be opened upon your death.
Full disclosure: I work for 1Password.
Ben Woodruff
AgileBits
Ben Woodruff
AgileBits