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LastPassWeb tracker slate is in the spotlight after a security researcher recommended moving away from the password manager based on the findings of a well-known privacy advisory app. The analysis follows LastPass’ recently announced restrictions on the free service, which will take effect in March.
The Exodus Privacy app, developed by the Guardian Project to document the number of trackers and permissions other apps use, discovered seven web trackers in the Android version of LastPass. German security researcher Mike Kuketz highlighted the findings in an analysis published Thursday, advising users to move away from the password manager and opt for one without trackers.
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Web trackers on LastPass include those from Google Analytics, AppsFlyer, and Mixpanel. While LastPass password encryption normally protects your passwords from being viewed by trackers or sites, these trackers allow third-party companies to collect a surprisingly complete report of the sites you visit.
“These trackers are industry standard mobile analytics tools and are used for a limited purpose: to collect aggregated statistics about how LastPass is used to help us improve and optimize the product to provide the best user experience,” LastPass said in a public statement . .
The company also said it is constantly evaluating its processes to prioritize customer privacy and security. However, in his analysis, Kuketz said he couldn’t opt out of sharing data with LastPass’s trackers.
In comparison, Exodus Privacy found that LastPass competitors 1Password and KeePass don’t have trackers.
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