NordPass explained
NordPass is a proprietary password manager launched in 2019. It allows its users to organize their passwords and secure notes by keeping them in a single encrypted vault.[1] NordPass, which operates on a freemium business model,[2] was developed by the VPN service NordVPN.[3]
NordPass is available natively on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, as well as via browser extensions for all major internet browsers.[4]
Security features
NordPass is built with the XChaCha variant of the ChaCha20
encryption algorithm.
[5] NordPass has zero-knowledge architecture,
[6] meaning that passwords are encrypted on the user's device and only then stored in the
cloud. This way, NordPass cannot view, edit, or in any other way manage users’ passwords.
[7] NordPass provides
two-factor authentication[8] via
authentication apps, including
Google Authenticator, Duo, and Authy.
In its latest release it includes
FIDO U2F support. This means that it will now work with
YubiKey and other third party security keys.
[9] Though this protection is embedded at the service login instead of the app which is a weakness.
NordPass provides a Secure Password Sharing Feature which allows for the secure sharing of passwords between NordPass users.
[10] NordPass can scan data breaches for password leaks.
[11] NordPass can identify weak, reused, or old passwords which it divides into Weak, Reused, and Old.
[12] An independent cybersecurity firm, Cure53, in February 2020 conducted an audit and confirmed the security of NordPass password manager.[13]
Reception
At launch in 2019, NordPass received mixed reviews with some tech review sites pointing out the absence of certain features. PCMag, for instance, noted that "it offers very few advanced features such as form-filling, folders, security monitoring, or 2FA key support".[14]
As NordPass and its features evolved over time, it started to be regarded more positively by users and critics, including influential tech websites such as Wired, Forbes, Business Insider, and TechRadar, and was nominated for several awards.[15] [16] [17] [18] [19]
References
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- Web site: NordPass Review NordVPN's fully featured entry into the password manager world. 2020-10-12. ProPrivacy.com. en.
- NordVPN Officially Releases Its New Password Manager NordPass . 2020-10-12 . www.prnewswire.com . en.
- Web site: Browsers, which support NordPass. 2020-10-12. NordPass. en-US.
- Web site: XChaCha20 Encryption. August 27, 2021. NordPass. en.
- Web site: Zero-Knowledge Encryption: Extra Password Safety. 2020-10-12. nordpass.com. en.
- Web site: NordPass Review NordVPN's fully featured entry into the password manager world. 2020-10-12. ProPrivacy.com. en.
- Web site: What you need to know about 2FA. 2020-10-12. nordpass.com. en.
- Web site: Security Key. August 27, 2021. NordPass. en.
- Web site: Secure Password Sharing. August 27, 2021. NordPass. en.
- Web site: Password Breach Report. August 27, 2021. NordPass.
- Web site: Password Health Report. August 27, 2021. NordPass. en.
- Web site: Knowles . Catherine . NordPass releases new features on the back of extensive audit . SecurityBrief New Zealand . 2020-03-12 . 2024-09-14.
- Web site: Fearn . Nicholas . 2020-10-12 . 10 billion records, including personal details, exposed by unsecured databases . tom's guide.
- News: Gilbertson . Scott . The Best Password Managers to Secure Your Digital Life . 2024-02-19 . Wired . en-US . 1059-1028.
- Web site: NordPass Review: Features, Pros & Cons – Forbes Advisor . 2024-02-19 . www.forbes.com.
- Web site: Updated NordPass feature enables instant alerts and quick responses to threats . 2024-02-19 . markets.businessinsider.com . en.
- Web site: Mike . Jennings . 2021-11-10 . NordPass Review: Is it safe? . 2024-02-19 . TechRadar . en.
- Web site: Digital.com Names Top 20 Password Manager Software of 2020 . 2024-02-19 . . en.
