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QR codes link the offline to the online. What started as a way to streamline manufacturing in the automotive industry is now a widespread technology helping connect the physical world to digital content. And as the world embraced remote, no-touch solutions during the Covid pandemic, QR codes became especially popular. QR codes offer convenience and immediacy for businesses and consumers, but cybercriminals also take advantage of them. Here's what you need to know about QR codes and how to stay safe when using them.
<h3>Why QR codes?</h3>
Due to their size and structure, the two-dimensional black and white barcodes we call QR codes are very versatile. And since most people carry a smartphone everywhere, they can quickly scan QR codes with their phone's camera. Moreover, since QR codes are relatively easy to program and accessible for most smartphone users, they can be an effective communication tool.

They also have many uses. For example, QR codes may link to a webpage, start an app or file download, share contact information, initiate a payment, and more. Covid forced businesses to be creative with touchless experiences, and QR codes provide a convenient way to transform a physical touchpoint into a digital interaction. During Covid, QR codes became a popular way to look at restaurant menus, communicate Covid policies, check in for an appointment, and view marketing promotions, among other scenarios. 

As a communication tool, QR codes can transmit a lot of information from one person to another, making it easy for someone to take action online and interact further with digital content. 
<h3>What hackers do with QR codes</h3>
QR codes are inherently secure, and no personally identifiable information (PII) is transmitted while you're scanning them. However, the tricky part about QR codes is that you don't know what information they contain until you scan them. So just looking at the QR code won't tell you if it's entirely trustworthy or not.

For example, cybercriminals may try to replace or sticker over a QR code in a high-traffic, public place. Doing so can trick people into scanning a malicious QR code. Or, hackers might send malicious QR codes digitally by email, text, or social media. The QR code scam might target a specific individual, or cybercriminals may design it to attract as many scans as possible from a large number of people.

Once scanned, a malicious QR code may take you to a phishing website, lead you to install malware on your device, redirect a payment to the wrong account, or otherwise compromise the security of your private information. 

In the same way that cybercriminals try to get victims to click phishing links in email or social media, they lure people into scanning a QR code. These bad actors may be after account credentials, financial information, PII, or even company information. With that information, they can steal your identity or money or even break into your employer's network for more valuable information (in other words, causing a data breach).
<h3>QR code best practices for better security</h3>
For the most part, QR code best practices mirror the <a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/2022/04/5-tips-for-staying-safe-on-social-media/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">typical security precautions you should take on social media</a> and elsewhere in your digital life. However, there are also a few special precautions to keep in mind regarding QR codes.

Pay attention to context. Where is the code available? What does the code claim to do (e.g., will it send you to a landing page)? Is there someone you can ask to confirm the purpose of the QR code? Did someone send it unprompted? Is it from a business or individual you've never heard of? Just like with phishing links, throw it out when in doubt.

Look closely at the code. Some codes may have specific colors or branding to indicate the code's purpose and destination. Many codes are generic black and white designs, but sometimes there are clues about who made the code.

Check the link before you click. If you scan the QR code and a link appears, double-check it before clicking. Is it a website URL you were expecting? Is it a shortened link that masks the full URL? Is the webpage secure (HTTPS)? Do you see signs of a phishing attack (branding is slightly off, strange URL, misspelled words, etc.)? If it autogenerates an email or text message, who is the recipient and what information is it sending them? If it's a payment form, who is receiving the payment? Read carefully before taking action.

Practice password security. Passwords and account logins remain one of the top targets of cyber attacks. Stolen credentials give cybercriminals access to valuable personal and financial information. Generate every password for every account with a random password generator, ideally built into a password manager for secure storage and autofill. Following password best practices ensures one stolen password results in minimal damage.

Layer with MFA. Adding multi-factor authentication to logins further protects against phishing attacks that steal passwords. With MFA in place, a hacker still can't access an account after using a stolen password. By requiring additional login data, MFA can prevent cybercriminals from gaining access to personal or business accounts.

QR codes remain a popular marketing and communication tool. They're convenient and accessible, so you can expect to encounter them occasionally. Though cyber attacks via QR codes are less common, you should still stay vigilant for signs of phishing and social engineering via QR codes. To prevent and mitigate attacks via QR codes, start by building a solid foundation of digital security <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/products/premium-password-manager" target="_blank" rel="noopener">with a trusted password manager</a>.

Staying Safe With QR Codes

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LastPass takes away the burden of remembering passwords – and getting locked out of your accounts. But what if you forget your LastPass master password? It’s the one password you still need to remember. Because of our zero-knowledge security model, LastPass never knows your master password and therefore can’t reset it for you. So, what do you do if you’ve forgotten it?

Today is World Password Day, so we thought it was a great time to announce our newest way to recover your master password – Mobile Account Recovery! We’re also giving you a refresh of other account recovery options, too. 
<h3>Mobile account recovery</h3>
Users who have downloaded and logged into the LastPass mobile app on Android or iOS can recover their accounts very easily using fingerprint or Face ID authentication. We encourage users to download the app because it’s very helpful to have all your passwords on the go – but it also acts as a safety net should you get locked out of your account. 

Setting up and activating account recovery on your mobile device is super easy. Note that when you enable mobile account recovery on Phone A, it is specific to that device; you will not be able to recover on Phone B without also going through the steps to enable account recovery for Phone B.

To set up mobile account recovery: 
<ol>
 	<li>Download the LastPass app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store</li>
 	<li>Log in </li>
 	<li>You should be prompted to enable mobile account recovery. But if you don’t see this welcome message, you can enable it manually. </li>
 	<li>Enable fingerprint or Face ID authentication. Go to Settings &gt; Security &gt; Enable Touch ID/ Face ID/ Fingerprint Authentication. Ensure the toggle is switched on. </li>
 	<li>Enable account recovery: Go to Settings &gt; Security &gt; account recovery. Ensure the toggle for account recovery is switched to on. </li>
</ol>
Now you’re all set up! Should you forget your master password, all you need to do is: 
<ol>
 	<li>Open your app</li>
 	<li>Tap “Forgot Password” </li>
 	<li>Authenticate with your fingerprint or Face ID</li>
 	<li>You will then be prompted to enter your new master password </li>
</ol>
Download the app now, so you can recover your account in the easiest way possible. 
<h3>Send password hint </h3>
As we mentioned above, we encourage you to download the mobile app and enable account recovery as your first line of defense for account recovery. But if you need a desktop recovery option, the first step is to send yourself a password hint. 

When you created your master password, you are given the option of creating a password hint. If you forgot your master password but created a password hint, you can navigate to <a href="https://lastpass.com/forgot.php">https://lastpass.com/forgot.php</a>, then enter your email address and click Send Hint to email you a clue about your master password. Hopefully, this will remind you of your master password and you can then log in. 
<h3>Use a recovery one-time password</h3>
If you still cannot figure out your password with the password hint, you can try using a recovery one-time password. 

This method provides you with a one-time password you can use to reset your master password. This method does require some persistence because it’s specific to both the computer and web browser you use. For example, if you use 2 different computers and 3 different web browsers, each one has a different recovery password. 

To try this method, <a href="https://support.logmeininc.com/lastpass">follow the full instructions here. </a>
<h3>Admin Policies</h3>
If you are admin of a LastPass Enterprise account, your users can take advantage of the above self-serve options to recover their accounts – unless you have the “Prohibit Account Recovery” policy turned on (which is not turned on by default). While this policy is available, we do not encourage you to enable it so that your users can recover their accounts on their own, taking the burden off your IT team.

Educate your end users on all their account recovery options – especially mobile account recovery as it’s an easy way for them to regain access to their accounts. Plus, we’ve found that using the mobile app helps promote overall LastPass adoption and improved password behavior. 

Additionally, admins can reset passwords on their users’ behalf by enabling the “Super Admin – Master Password Reset” policy. <a href="https://support.logmeininc.com/lastpass/help/reset-a-users-master-password-super-admin-lp010038">Details can be found here.</a>
<h3>All is not lost</h3>
If you forget your master password, all is not lost. There are steps you can take today to make it much easier for you to recover your account. Please download and log in to the mobile app and enable account recovery. 

Full instructions can be found <a href="https://support.logmeininc.com/lastpass/help/how-do-i-set-up-and-use-mobile-account-recovery-on-android-lp010120">here for Android</a> and <a href="https://support.logmeininc.com/lastpass/help/how-do-i-use-face-id-for-account-recovery-in-the-lastpass-app-for-ios-lp010141">here for iOS</a> . Once this is done, you can be confident that you’ll be able to regain access to your account should you ever get locked out. Just in case, <a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/2015/07/how-to-make-a-strong-master-password.html/">here are some tips</a> for creating a strong but easy-to-remember master password - so hopefully you’ll never forget it in the first place. 

Happy World Password Day!

Watch the video below to see LastPass Mobile Account Recovery in action:

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Never Lose Access to LastPass with Account Recovery on Mobile 

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You want your phone with you everywhere. Don’t you feel the same way about your passwords? With the LastPass <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lastpass-password-manager/id324613447?mt=8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lastpass.lpandroid&amp;hl=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Android</a> apps you have access to all your passwords wherever you go. 

Even if you already use the LastPass iOS app, you may be missing some key features that can really help you be more productive on the go. So keep reading below to discover some new tips and tricks. 
<h3>1. Autofill mobile sites and apps</h3>
Typing in usernames and passwords on your phone is the worst. The tiny keyboard only makes it harder to type in those passwords you can’t remember anyway. For users on iOS 12 or newer systems, the LastPass app will autofill this information for you within mobile apps and sites. So make sure you’ve enabled autofill with the steps below: 
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Open the Settings app </li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Tap Passwords &amp; Accounts </li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Tap Autofill Passwords </li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">Turn the toggle on to Autofill Passwords </li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1">Select LastPass from list </li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1">Unselect iCloud Keychain  </li>
</ul>
<h3>2. Save new accounts easily </h3>
If you login to a site or app that isn’t already saved to your vault, there is an easy way to save it from the mobile login screen. 

Simply tap the password field and you’ll see the word “Passwords” come up over your keyboard. When you tap “Passwords” the LastPass screen will come up. Use your Touch ID or Face ID to authenticate and you’ll be in your vault. 

Tap the + button at the top right corner. From there you can enter your username and passwords. Tap “Save”. Once you hit “Save”, you will be taken back to the login screen of the app or site and your credentials will be filled in for you. 

Next time you visit that site or app, your credentials will autofill. Even if you visit the site on your laptop, it will autofill –because all LastPass data is synced between devices. 

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<h3>3. Generate secure passwords</h3>
With LastPass, you no longer have to remember your passwords. This means you can create strong and unique ones for each account. Instead of trying to come think of complex passwords on your own, the best option is to use the password generator. 

From the LastPass app, simply click the security tab at the bottom of the screen. From there you will see the password generator option. The password generator lets you pick the length of password. And if you click “Options” you can choose what types of characters you want in your password or you can even make it a pronounceable password. 
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<h3> 4. Save items to your vault directly from your camera roll</h3>
Take a picture of your driver’s license or insurance card and save it as a secure note. No need to email that photo to yourself and open it up on desktop. 

From the LastPass vault click the “Notes” tab at the top of the screen. To create a new note, hit the “+” symbol at the top right side of the page. Select which kind of note you’d like to add (like a health insurance card or driver’s license number). 

Once you select the type of note, you’ll see a paper clip icon at the top of the screen. If you click that you’ll be presented with the option to attach a photo or take a photo. 
<h3>5. Use your favorite mobile browser</h3>
If you launch a site from your vault it will automatically open that site in Safari by default. However, you can change this to launch in your favorite mobile browser. 

From the vault, hit the “Settings” tab at the bottom of the screen. From there you will see an option for “Default Browser”. You will see a list of the browsers you have on your phone and you can select which one you’d like to use by default. 

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<h3>6. Regain access to your account</h3>
Now, LastPass offers the ability to reset your master password from your iOS app! See our <a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/2019/05/never-lose-access-lastpass-account-recovery-mobile.html/">detailed post about how and why to turn on account recovery</a> on your iPhone, so you never lose access to your password vault.

Using LastPass on iOS: Tips and Tricks

You want your phone with you everywhere. Don’t you feel the same way about your passwords? With the LastPass <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lastpass-password-manager/id324613447?mt=8" target[..]

We carry our phones with us everywhere, so it’s important our favorite apps are available on-the-go. LastPass offers a great app for both <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lastpass.lpandroid&amp;hl=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Android</a> and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lastpass-password-manager/id324613447?mt=8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS</a> users that lets you access all your passwords and other essential information wherever you need it. 

Love the Android app already? Well we have some tips and tricks that we think you might have missed. Keep reading to make sure you’re getting the most out of your app. 
<h3>1. Autofill mobile sites and apps</h3>
Typing in usernames and passwords on your phone is the worst. The tiny keyboard only makes it harder to type in those passwords you can’t remember anyway. For users on Android Oreo or newer operating systems, the LastPass app will autofill this information for you within mobile apps and sites. So make sure you’ve enabled autofill with the steps below: 

Enabling and using Oreo autofill
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Open the LastPass app on your Android device.  </li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Tap the menu button, then tap Settings at the bottom. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Open Autofill, and then the toggle next to Android Oreo Autofill. You’ll be asked to give permission to autofill, which you can accept.  </li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">On the next screen, click the radio button next to LastPass to enable the app for autofill. </li>
</ul>
<h3>2. Pay online quickly</h3>
If you need to <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/digital-wallet" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fill out a credit card form online</a>, the LastPass app can do that for you too. Don’t bother getting up to get your wallet. Keep your credit card information in LastPass and the app will fill it in for you on mobile or in your browser. 

First, you need to create a payment card <a href="https://support.logmeininc.com/lastpass/help/lastpass-for-android-lp060001" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">in your app</a> or <a href="https://support.logmeininc.com/lastpass/help/manage-your-form-fills-lp040002" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">in your browser</a>. Once you have entered you have saved that, you need to enable credit card filling. 

In the LastPass app go to Settings &gt; Autofill &gt; Autofill credit cards. Once that setting is saved, the LastPass app will be able to fill in credit card information for you from your phone. 

When you visit an app or site that requires a credit card. Simply click on the field to enter that information and LastPass will supply a drop down where you can select your credit card to be autofilled. If you have multiple cards, it will list all available options.

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<h3>3. Generate secure passwords</h3>
Now that you have LastPass, you don’t have to remember your passwords. This means you can create really strong and unique ones for each account. Instead of trying to come up with one on your own, the best option is to use the password generator. 

From the LastPass app, simply click the vault options icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner. Select the Security option and then "Generate a Password." The password generator lets you pick the length of password. And if you click “Settings” you can see even more options that allow you to choose what types of characters you want in your password or you can even make it a pronounceable password. 

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<h3> 4. Save items to your vault directly from your camera roll</h3>
Take a picture of your driver’s license or insurance card and save it as a secure note. No need to email that photo to yourself and open it up on desktop. 

First, create a secure note by tapping the plus button on the bottom right side of the LastPass app. Or you can edit an already existing secure note by selecting that note and hitting “Edit”. To add an attachment, tap “Attachments” in the bottom toolbar. To add an image, hit the Image icon. From there you can add a photo from your phone. You can also take a picture by tapping the Camera icon. 

Also, another cool feature is you can save a voice recording by clicking the Speaker icon. 
<h3>5. Use your favorite mobile browser</h3>
By default, when launching a site from the LastPass Android app the site will open in our internal LastPass browser. But you can use whatever browser you like best! Just got to Settings &gt; Browser &gt; Launch to, then select “Default browser”.

This will allow LastPass to launch the site to whatever the default browser on your phone is.
<h3>6. Regain access to your account</h3>
Now, LastPass offers the ability to reset your master password from your Android app! See our <a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/2019/05/never-lose-access-lastpass-account-recovery-mobile.html/">detailed post about how and why to turn on account recovery</a> on your Android, so you never lose access to your password vault.

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So now you have the tips and tricks to take full advantage of the LastPass app. Let us know in the comments if you have any other favorite app features.

Using LastPass on Android: Tricks you Might have Missed

We carry our phones with us everywhere, so it’s important our favorite apps are available on-the-go. LastPass offers a great app for both <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.las[..]

The cyber threats facing businesses and consumers are real, and with 81% of data breaches involving weak, reused or stolen passwords, there remains a huge disconnect between many people and the critical role that passwords have in protecting their information.

Per our <a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/2018/05/psychology-of-passwords-neglect-is-helping-hackers-win.html/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Psychology of Passwords research</a> released earlier this year, we found that consumer password behaviors were largely unchanged from when the study was first conducted in 2016 — translating to some pretty risky behaviors. We found that 91% percent of people recognize that using the same or similar passwords for multiple accounts is a security risk, but 61% continue to do it anyway. What’s worse is only 16% of consumer surveyed reported using password management tools.

Major Rise in Mobile Usage<a href="https://cdn.lputil.com/wp-content/uploads/iPhone-image.tif"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-109305" src="https://cdn.lputil.com/wp-content/uploads/iPhone-image.tif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></a> 

We’re thrilled to share that LastPass usage on mobile is increasing. After Apple’s September release of iOS 12, which included functionality allowing Apple users to automatically fill usernames and passwords within applications and Safari, new LastPass registrations on mobile are in the thousands per day. And 94% of existing LastPass iOS users are now using the new operating system.

While this in-app autofill has been available for Android Oreo and newer Android operating systems, the addition of iOS 12 meant LastPass iOS users no longer needed to copy and paste credentials from the LastPass app on iOS devices. Having access to this improved mobile experience on Apple devices has increased LastPass daily active users on mobile by 23%! Moreover, iOS 12 users log in to 50% more sites with LastPass per day.

If you are an iPhone or iPad user, make sure you’ve enabled autofill. <a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/2018/09/get-in-app-autofill-with-lastpass-ios-12.html/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instructions can be found here.</a>

The Result = Massive Behavior Shift 

Looking at this mobile usage data, it shows that the in-app <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/autofill" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">autofill functionality</a> significantly improves the user experience and indicates a massive behavior shift in password management adoption. It’s easier than ever to use a password manager, which means it’s even easier to practice safe password behavior from any device and stay secure on-the-go.

If the volume of passwords and number of breaches in the news hasn’t resulted in meaningful password behavior shifts, could ease of mobile use be the tipping point?

Could mobile be the missing key to mainstream password management adoption? The increase we’re seeing in mobile-first users confirms the value people place on easy to access applications causing them to embrace password managers.

If you haven’t already, download the LastPass mobile app from the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/id324613447" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS App Store</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lastpass.lpandroid&amp;hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google Play Store</a>.

Mobile Changing User Password Habits Overnight

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I once had in my possession an envelope with an ancient, well-worn print out of a spreadsheet covered with usernames and passwords, endlessly scribbled upon, and stuffed with post-its signifying every password change. It made some people cringe to see it. It was a source of anxiety for me, not comfort. Paying bills meant I had to be home on the laptop with that list in hand. Thankfully, this was no longer the case once I started using LastPass.

Then I started using LastPass on my mobile phone. At first, it couldn’t <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/autofill" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">autofill usernames and passwords</a> inside apps, but copying and pasting was still simple enough.

But now it’s even simpler.

With Apple’s release of iOS 12 last month <a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/2018/09/get-in-app-autofill-with-lastpass-ios-12.html/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LastPass can autofill on my iPhone</a> the same exact way it does on my laptop. (For you Android users, <a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/2018/03/lastpass-featured-googles-autofill-app-choice-android-oreo.html/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this feature became available last March</a>.)

Thinking about how my use of LastPass has evolved over the past year, especially with this move forward by Apple, today I bring you the top three reasons why it has become my most important mobile partner:

Usernames and passwords autofill within my apps. As noted, this works on both iOS and Android devices. I now pay every bill through my phone and my payments are now almost always early. I more frequently access my accounts to check statements and balances and as a result am more consistently informed. And for those pesky apps that wouldn’t autofill before, they do now.

It’s always with me. With LastPass, I can access anything within my digital vault anywhere I am – since I always have my phone with me. On those days where I need to enter credentials on a difference machine than my own, or over the phone to someone else, LastPass gives me what I need.

My “mobile vault” is more useful than ever. Using LastPass on my phone goes beyond getting me securely into my online accounts. Here are some of the things I’ve added to my vault that have all come in handy at one time or another:
<ul>
 	<li>Credit card information. Every single credit and debit card I possess is securely saved into LastPass.I can make a quick online purchase without my physical wallet nearby. I even find myself donating to charities more often. When I see friends, family or colleagues on a fundraising mission via email or Facebook, I’ve been able to make a donation on the spot.</li>
 	<li>License plate number. When the department of motor vehicles here in Massachusetts made me give up my super-easy-to-remember license plate number I first got in high school, I could never remember it again. When I needed it, I would typically walk outside, jot it down or take its picture, only to need to do so the next time. With my license plate number in my LastPass vault, I have filled out insurance paperwork, new employer paperwork, and paid parking tickets online a lot faster!</li>
 	<li>Social security numbers. I save my family’s social security numbers securely in LastPass, making it easy to fill out financial forms or enroll in a benefit program at work.</li>
 	<li>Birthdays. I have a list of friends and family birthdays in my LastPass vault which has come in handy when passing near the greeting card aisle at CVS. Sure, I could have this list in any number of apps but LastPass is the first place I think to look.</li>
 	<li>Travel information. I took a once-in-a-lifetime vacation earlier this year that had me in four countries over three weeks. I considered what I would need if I lost my wallet and/or passport. Adding the following to my vault brought me more inner peace than you could imagine:
<ul>
 	<li>Passport numbers and dates issued</li>
 	<li>Hotel and flight confirmation and telephone numbers</li>
 	<li>Family’s phone numbers</li>
 	<li>Blood types (don’t always expect to remember in an emergency)</li>
 	<li>And that credit card information I mentioned earlier</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Smart phones might be considered a nuisance by some when they infringe upon things like focused conversations at mealtime. Sure, I get that. But no one can tell me that having LastPass on my phone is anything but socially acceptable (as long as I don’t use it during dinner!).

How LastPass Made Me Mobile-Friendly

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It’s an exciting day for iOS users with the release of iOS 12. And it’s even more exciting for iOS and LastPass users as this release allows LastPass to <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/autofill">autofill usernames and passwords</a> within iOS apps. No more copying and pasting required. 

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You’re also now able to autofill in mobile sites in Safari and Chrome with fewer taps. This means you can fill in credentials anywhere on your mobile device, easier than ever before. 

When you open an app or visit a mobile site, the keyboard itself will offer your username or password as an autofill option. 

Thanks to iOS 12, Apple has caught up to Android which <a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/2018/03/lastpass-featured-googles-autofill-app-choice-android-oreo.html/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">already offers autofill functionality</a>. LastPass users can now autofill on all of their devices no matter the operating system. 

As you may already know, LastPass also syncs your information across all of your devices – making it even easier to autofill passwords anywhere – from your work desktop to your tablet. With LastPass, you're secure at work, home and on-the-go. 

Let’s get you set up.

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Enabling autofill on your iOS device

To get started, you need to download iOS 12 and the new version of the LastPass app. If you already have our app, the newest version will appear in your updates tab when you open the app store app on your phone. If you're a new user, you can simply search for LastPass in the app store.

Once downloaded, you need to enable LastPass to autofill for you. You can watch the How To video for details and follow these instructions: 
<ol>
 	<li>Open the Settings app</li>
 	<li>Tap Passwords &amp; Accounts</li>
 	<li>Tap Autofill Passwords</li>
 	<li>Turn the toggle on to Autofill Passwords</li>
 	<li>Select LastPass from list</li>
 	<li>Unselect Keychain </li>
</ol>
Now when you visit apps and sites, your usernames and passwords stored in your LastPass vault will be suggested as an option to autofill. 

How to autofill in iOS apps and sites

Just open your app or site and you’ll see a bar above the keyboard that shows your login credentials. You simply click your username and LastPass will autofill all necessary information. The LastPass app will prompt you to authenticate with your Face ID, Touch ID or your pin. Then just hit enter, and then you’re logged in. 

For more detailed instructions on enabling and using the LastPass iOS 12 app watch the video below and check out our <a href="https://support.logmeininc.com/lastpass/help/lastpass-for-ios-lp060002#Autofill" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">User Manual</a>. 

We have also removed the ability to browse within the LastPass app. Now, when you are in the vault and launch a site, it will launch on your default mobile browser. Since you can autofill in these browsers now, this experience will be much more streamlined.

Try it out and let us know what you think

Stop reading and go give it a try. Here at LastPass, our goal is to protect our community’s online information, making passwords approachable and secure. We’re excited about this latest development from Apple that allows us to provide an even better mobile experience for our users.

Get In-App Autofill with LastPass and iOS 12

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I'm sure you’ve been hearing updates coming out of this week’s Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose. I've been here all week, and what I've been most excited about (but I'm biased) is how much attention passwords are getting.  I thought it would be helpful to break down all the Apple password news and what it means not only for LastPass users but all iOS users. 
<h3>iOS Password Manager API</h3>
The biggest news for us here at LastPass is that the newest iPhone OS – iOS 12 – will include a password manager API to automatically <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/autofill">autofill passwords</a> in apps and websites in Safari. This will make it much easier to use LastPass on your iPhone and iPad apps! Now, when you open an app – like your banking app for example – the keyboard itself will offer your username or password as an autofill option. Yes, you read that right, in the app! This feature, called QuickType, is similar to how autocorrect works now. We have been hoping that Apple would allow us to do this, so we can't wait to start work on this soon.  <img class="alignright wp-image-95335 " src="https://cdn.lputil.com/wp-content/uploads/LastPass-iOS-autofill-592x1024.png" alt="Screenshot of iPhone with LastPass autofill" width="283" height="489" />

It will also make it easier to autofill websites within the Safari browser on your phone using the same QuickType functionality mentioned above. If you want to use autofill in Safari today, you can by <a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/2017/02/how-to-fill-passwords-addresses-with-the-ios-extension.html/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">enabling the Safari extension</a> in your LastPass app. But this new API will make it even easier to autofill. 

This is a huge step forward for Apple, especially since <a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/2018/03/lastpass-featured-googles-autofill-app-choice-android-oreo.html/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Android Oreo already offers autofill support.</a> Android’s autofill functionality is more robust because not only does it autofill your passwords, but it also captures and saves them as well. Meaning, when you enter a password into an app you will get a prompt to save it to LastPass, which makes it easier to create new accounts from your phone. 

These are really exciting updates for iOS users and we're eager to see if Apple continues to add similar functionality, like saving passwords, and autofilling forms like credit cards and addresses.  
<h3>Siri and MFA Updates </h3>
Is there anything Siri doesn't know? With iOS 12, she'll know your passwords. The updated OS will allow you to ask Siri to bring up you to the passwords list in Settings. Also, you can say "Launch LastPass" to get to the LastPass app quickly.

<a href="https://www.lastpass.com/multifactor-authentication">Multi-factor authentication</a> is getting a little easier with iOS 12's ability detect incoming MFA codes and autofill them in the app for you. This will also work on macOS Mojave and in Safari as well. This will be a great alternative when push notifications are not available for a site or app. 
<h3>macOS Mojave</h3>
In addition to this new API, Apple had more password news. The new macOS Mojave will include updates to Safari’s ability to create, autofill, and store passwords in the browser. It will also recognize reused passwords stored in Safari and Keychain, and encourage you to change them. 

Apple’s recognition of the password reuse problem is exciting – seeing as the 2017 Verizon Data Breach Report found that 81% of breaches were caused by weak and reused passwords. Now of course this only works if you’re using Apple’s Keychain feature in Safari. We obviously encourage you to use an app dedicated to password management, like LastPass (check out our blog post on <a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/2018/01/the-eternal-question-why-cant-i-just-use-my-browser.html/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">why your browser isn’t a good solution to password management</a>), but we’re still glad that Apple is bringing awareness to the password reuse problem. 

Overall, it was a big day for passwords in the Apple world and it's only getting started. We’ll be sure to keep you updated as we work on developing our mobile iOS app to support the autofill functionality. 

Akos Putz is the  lead Product Manager for LastPass mobile platforms.

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Looking to protect your bank accounts? One of the most common security options is to send one-time codes to your phone. Every time you log in, a new code is texted to you. But what if someone steals your phone number, so they receive your codes instead? Today we're going to chat about this threat and the steps you can take to protect yourself from these so-called "port-out scams."
<h3>What is a port-out scam?</h3>
A "port-out scam" doesn't sound very alarming, but it's something you never want to happen to you. If you've ever switched cell phone providers, you know that you can switch while keeping your existing phone number. Normally, that's a great convenience – you don't have to switch phone numbers every time you switch providers! 

However, hackers have figured out how to use this to their advantage. In a "port-out scam," hackers transfer your phone number to another mobile carrier. That way, they start receiving text messages and phone calls. They can now get access codes that are texted to them if they're trying to break into an account, such as a bank account or credit card. You may not even realize anything is happening because you will no longer be receiving those texts and alerts. 

How can I protect myself from a port-out scam?

Prevention is key, and just knowing the right settings to turn on can make a big difference. Here's where you should start:
<ol>
 	<li>Add a security PIN to your account. For some carriers, you can do this online, for others you'll need to give them a call. Once you activate the PIN, you'll be required to provide it before you can port your phone number or activate a new SIM card. </li>
 	<li>Make the security PIN unique and random. If your PIN can be easily guessed or has the potential to be leaked from another website, it's not actually making your account more secure. So, use a random PIN that you won't use anywhere else.</li>
 	<li>Store the information in a password manager. Keeping track of all the PINs, passcodes, and passwords for all of your accounts is hard. Use a trusted password manager like LastPass to store everything in an encrypted vault, where you know you can find it when you need it.</li>
 	<li>Watch out for alarmist, take-action-now-or-else messages. When you see these type of messages, understand that they are trying to scare you into doing something impulsive. Instead, pause, look for clues (Do you trust this source? Can you call the company/friend/coworker to verify the contents?) and proceed with caution. </li>
 	<li>When in doubt, call or go directly to the website. The safest thing you can do is go directly to the company that claims they need you to do something. Log in to your account and check there. Or, give their customer service a call. </li>
 	<li>Use every security option your bank makes available. Turn on the alerts they offer for suspicious account activity. If possible, use app-based <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/two-factor-authentication">two-factor authentication options</a> over SMS-based codes. Even an email can be safer than text-for-PIN authentication. If text-based codes are your only option, still turn them on, but then make sure you've done step #1 above.</li>
</ol>
Security works in layers. When it comes to your bank account, it's not just about using a strong password. You need to also think about the email address that you use when logging in (are you protecting your email account?). You need to account for the phone number where you receive one-time codes (are you protecting your phone?). And what about the device where you're logging in from (are you on a trusted connection? Are you taking basic precautions against malware?)? 

All of these factors work in layers to create a web of security (or insecurity) around your bank account. Once you've put the above tips into place, though, you'll have drastically reduced your risks of a port-out scam happening to you.

Protecting Your Phone from a "Port-Out Scam"

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Here at LastPass, our mantra is Effortless Security.  Every day, we work to figure out ways to eliminate friction for end users so we can continue to provide the most simple, seamless and secure access to your passwords. Today, we are excited to announce another step towards effortless security as LastPass now supports <a href="https://www.apple.com/iphone-x/?cid=AOS-US-AFF-PHG">Face ID</a> on the iPhone X.

Now, LastPass users can use Face ID to open up their LastPass vault, instead of typing the master password.  A picture is worth a thousand words – or in this case a 3-D map of your face will get you access to all of your accounts!  Simply open the LastPass app, look at your iPhone X and you get instant access to your credentials.
<h3>How does Face ID work?</h3>
The iPhone X comes with Apple’s TrueDepth camera that projects and analyzes more than 30,000 invisible dots to create a precise depth map of your face that is securely saved to the phone’s hardware chip.  Face ID will get smarter every time you use it and will also be able to recognize you even if you grow a beard or change your hair style – so go ahead and grow that <a href="https://us.movember.com/">Movember mustache</a>!  Learn how to <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208109">set up your Face ID</a> today.

LastPass already simplifies your online life by remembering your passwords for you.  Now, with the ability to access LastPass with Face ID – you have an even more frictionless experience to access your credentials.

Smile for the camera (or don’t!) – LastPass supports Face ID!

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Last year Google introduced their <a href="https://thenextweb.com/google/2016/08/05/googles-open-yolo-project-will-remove-the-need-for-passwords-on-android/" data-target-href="https://thenextweb.com/google/2016/08/05/googles-open-yolo-project-will-remove-the-need-for-passwords-on-android/">OpenYOLO API</a> that makes it easier for developers to create apps that automatically fill credentials with password managers like LastPass. For users like you, this means passwords on mobile apps get a whole lot easier, and today we’re pleased to announce that LastPass now supports OpenYOLO for Android.

The OpenYOLO API (short for “you only login once”) allows apps to fill login credentials automatically, and to save newly created accounts to the password manager of choice. Eventually this initiative will be browser and device-agnostic, but Google is starting with Android devices. They're also working on an update to the SmartLock for Passwords API that is compatible with OpenYOLO so that apps already integrated with SmartLock with work with OpenYOLO, and therefore with LastPass. The result? Simple access to even more of your mobile apps.

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<h3>Making LastPass Easier for You</h3>
While an API seems meaningless to most of our community (unless you’re an app developer!), OpenYOLO is something that app companies and their development teams can choose to leverage and integrate with the client portion of the API to support password filling &amp; saving when they develop their own app. For example, in the coming months you may see updated versions of your favorite apps where you can easily save and fill your username and password.

LastPass for Android already has an easy and quick login process for Android apps, which OpenYOLO will make even better. In addition, the process of saving new sites in LastPass will be much less cumbersome with apps using OpenYOLO going forward.

Password managers like LastPass not only secure your online credentials, but also make it easier to access and store your many passwords. However, easy access on mobile apps has traditionally been a pain point for users. OpenYOLO strives to eliminate that pain and make it as seamless to use a password manager on your mobile device as it is on your browser. Our work with Google on OpenYOLO is just one of the many ways that we’re working to make it simple and seamless to access and manage your passwords, without compromising on security.

The <a href="https://github.com/openid/OpenYOLO-Android" data-target-href="https://github.com/openid/OpenYOLO-Android">OpenYOLO documentation</a> is now available for developers on GitHub’s OpenYOLO-Android thread.

Introducing LastPass Support for OpenYOLO

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You might already be using LastPass on all of your devices, including your iOS app, but that doesn't mean you're maximizing all the time-saving and helpful tools on each device. We recently talked about how to <a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/2017/07/6-quick-tips-for-getting-started-with-lastpass-on-ios.html/">get started with LastPass</a> on iOS, and now that you’re mobile savvy, let’s take it to the next level. You can do more than just save, <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/autofill">fill</a>, and generate passwords, and these 5 tips will show you how to become a power user on iOS:
<h3>1. Use the "Copy Password" hotkey</h3>
For easy access into apps that can't be filled automatically, use the "Copy Password" hotkey. In the LastPass app, there's an icon next to each entry that copies your password to your iOS clipboard. Once copied to the clipboard, you can paste it directly into the corresponding app. Now, you'll have easier access to apps that don't support autofill with LastPass.
<h3>2. Swipe left to view, swipe right to share</h3>
In the LastPass app, you can use the swipe function for more options.

Swipe left on a vault entry to view its details. The view screen shows you the name, folder, URL, username, and concealed password for the entry. This gives you all the info you could need from a LastPass vault entry – at the swipe of a finger.

Swipe right on an entry to share account access with another LastPass user. You even get the option to show your password if you want the recipients to be able to do more than just see it. In one quick move, you're able to share your passwords and sensitive information directly with the people you trust.
<h3>3. Give out emergency access</h3>
Ensure someone always has access to your most important info, in case of an emergency. LastPass for iOS allows you to give out emergency access to your account—straight from your phone. With the emergency access feature, you can give trusted family and friends access to your LastPass account in the event of an emergency. Your designated emergency access contact(s) can request access, and securely receive your passwords and other information without knowing your master password. You decide how much time should pass between when they're given access and when they request it. You can also decline access if it is ever requested unnecessarily.

Follow these steps to give out Emergency Access:
<ol>
 	<li>Open LastPass, tap Security at the bottom of the screen, and select Emergency Access.</li>
 	<li>Under the People I Trust tab, tap the plus icon to add a new contact.</li>
 	<li>Input the contact’s email address, and the amount of time you want them to wait before receiving access to your account.</li>
</ol>
<h3>4. Connect your Apple Watch</h3>
Extend your LastPass experience to all of your devices, even your iWatch. LastPass for the Apple watch allows you to access, search, and add to your vault wherever you go.

To enable LastPass for the Apple watch:
<ol>
 	<li>Pair your Apple watch to your iPhone, and go to the Apple watch app.</li>
 	<li>Scroll down, tap LastPass, and enable "Show on Apple watch" so the app appears on your apple watch.</li>
 	<li>Launch LastPass, log in, and enter settings.</li>
 	<li>Under Security, enable "Authorize Apple watch", and now your LastPass vault is right on your wrist.</li>
</ol>
<h3>5. Multitask with iPad Split View</h3>
Work faster and smarter with LastPass on your iPad. Apple's split-screen multitask features allow you to use two apps simultaneously so you can easily accomplish multiple tasks at once.

Slide Over: Slide your finger tip over the right edge of the screen to open a list of compatible apps, including LastPass. This allows you to easily jump to the app if you want to add or copy-paste information.

Split View: Slide the left edge of the Slide Over tray towards the middle of the screen to divide it into two windows. Unlike Slide Over, you can work in both apps at the same time. LastPass users can have their vault open in one window, and another app open in the other, allowing for easy copy-paste or adding info to LastPass.
<h3>Try these tips today</h3>
Whether you’re swiping to share items, using the split view or grabbing passwords from your watch, LastPass makes it super easy to manage and secure all of your passwords and items on iOS devices. Now that you know all our tricks, go try them out for yourself. Or if you don’t have LastPass, <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/">start today</a> – it’s free – and download the app on all of your mobile devices.

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