Why choose Quantum?
Strong passwords are the key to your digital life. A weak password can lead to an unseen risk to your digital life. Even though it’s not surprising to hear the question “are password managers safe to use?”, the vast majority of cyber-security specialists agree that password managers are indeed the most secure way to protect your passwords.
However, despite the reliability of the best password managers, the industry as a whole always takes a hit after media covers the latest vulnerability or security breach. Therefore, this article will look at password managers without fear-mongering but also without idolizing them.
All the important questions will be addressed below. How does Quantum password manager secure your passwords? What are the risks of using a password manager? And finally, should you use a password manager at all?
How do password managers secure your passwords?
There are multiple ways that password managers secure your passwords — that’s why they are so safe to use. Even though they can be hacked, much like anything else, such a scenario is highly unlikely, provided you take the necessary precautions. It’s way easier for the attacker to use social engineering or phishing than to actually crack a strong password.
So, what makes password managers so secure?
First and foremost, password managers use encryption to protect your passwords. AES 256-bit is the industry standard that’s also used by the military because of its exceptional strength. It would take more than a lifetime to crack this cipher, so a brute-force attack has a near-zero chance of success.
Furthermore, password managers protect your data from themselves by using zero-knowledge architecture. It means that your passwords are encrypted before they leave your device. So when they end up on the company’s server, the provider has no tools to decipher them.
Most password managers will ask you to use a master password for accessing your vault. If it’s secure, you can be sure that the rest of your passwords are safe enough. Having said that, it’s recommended to also use two-factor authentication (2FA) to enhance your database safety. Using biometric authentication, such as fingerprint or face scan, is also a good idea.
Finally, password managers have multiple features aimed at securing your passwords. Some will remind you to change the passwords regularly and evaluate their strength. Others will scan the dark web to check if any of your logins appeared online. And some will do both, and then some.
How does Quantum work?
First and foremost, quantum uses encryption and hashing to protect your passwords. AES 256-bit is the industry standard that’s also used by the military because of its exceptional strength.
Secondly, we offer a master password that is used to access your vault of passwords saved. The master password is hashed using bcrypt hashing algorithm which is a slow password-hashing function designed by Niels Provos and David Mazières, based on the Blowfish cipher and presented at USENIX in 1999.
We are using best industry practices to provide you with protection. After having your master password user can store their individual password in their account which will be AES-256 encrypted.
We at quantum have also included a password generator system that will suggest a strong password whenever you save a password. This will help you to have a more secure password for your account.
Further, we will also improve our services by adding two-factor authentication (2FA) to enhance your database safety. Using biometric authentication, such as fingerprint or face scan.
