How do I protect my KeePass database?

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KeePass database can be locked using a master password and a key-file. If you lose one of them, you cannot unlock/open your database. On the other hand, if someone steals your key-disk (which contains key-file) and password database, the database is still secure because the attacker doesn't know your master password.

Where should I keep my KeePass database?

Provided you use a master password and key file to lock your KeePass database, it is relatively safe to store a backup copy in a private Dropbox folder.

Is it safe to store passwords in KeePass?

You can store all your passwords in one database, which is locked with a master key. So you only have to remember one single master key to unlock the whole database. Database files are encrypted using the best and most secure encryption algorithms currently known (AES-256, ChaCha20 and Twofish).

Is KeePass a security risk?

A flaw was found in KeePass. The vulnerability occurs due to logging the plain text passwords in the system log and leads to an Information Exposure vulnerability. This flaw allows an attacker to interact and read sensitive passwords and logs. KeePass 2.4.

Is KeePass still secure?

Is KeePass safe to use? Yes, KeePass is very safe to use. This password manager allows you to encrypt your vault with military-grade encryption or ChaCha20, you can lock your vault with multiple user keys, and your data doesn't get stored on the cloud.

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