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		throw_pm23 on Jan 25, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: LastPass breach gets worse Why not store them locally (in a file on your laptop) or on a piece of paper in your wallet?

x86x87 on Jan 25, 2023 | [–]

Lol. A piece of paper with 200 passwords?

a10c on Jan 25, 2023 | | [–]

I don't have my laptop with me everywhere I go and use my phone, iPad etc to log in to services.

foundart on Jan 25, 2023 | [–]

What happens if your laptop is stolen or its hard drive fails or you lose your wallet?

throw_pm23 on Jan 26, 2023 | [–]

The same thing like when you lose your car-key or any other valuable.

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