Password managers are not without security flaws, as seen in a recent high-profile breach. The database storing all the user's passwords is a very attractive target for hackers. Spectre is a new password manager that aims to solve this problem by using a unique password generation and management approach.

It sounds like a cool concept, but I can’t see anyone migrating to this service since there is no logical way to import your current passwords.

Am I missing something?

  • halictuz@beehaw.org
    5·
    2 years ago

    There are some things I’m missing.

    What if I need or want a certain passwod length? Because a site only allows X or I want to have Y amount of signs.

    What about the control over special characters in the password or not. Sometimes I need to generate passwords without any special character.

    Where is the 2FA aspect? Sure there is no datavse with my passwords. But at least my DB is secured with username + password + 2FA Code

    I still need to trust a website or app where I put my credentials in. Or is it 100% offline? Like I am with KeePass and/or selfhosted Bitwarden at home.

    How do I change passwords without the need of keeping track of website name changes?

    And just as a note, things like Bitwarden or KeePass are much more than only a password generator.

    Extra note: we are heading towards a passwordless future with passkey etc. anyway.