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World’s Most Popular Password Manager, LastPass, Says It Was Hacked

LastPass, a password manager used by more than 33 million people around the world, said a hacker recently stole source code and proprietary information after breaking into its systems. LastPass, a password manager used by more than 33 million people around the world, said a hacker recently stole source code and proprietary information after breaking into its systems. The company doesn't believe any passwords were taken as part of the breach and users shouldn't have to take action to secure their accounts, according to a blog post on Thursday. An investigation determined that an “unauthorized party” cracked into its developer environment, which is the software that employees use to build and maintain LastPass's product. ...