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Password locker/encrypter for iPhone (& would you)...?

I use KeePass 2 on my PC where i store all my passwords for everything. Forums, general websites, banking etc.

There's some times i wouldn't mind checking via my phone when i'm out & about but i can't remember the usernames.

Do any of you use such a program for your smartphones (iPhone in particular)?

Would you check your online accounts via a 3G network or is that not very safe?

I know this could go in this forum & the Techie forum, but i'm more interested in the safety side of it than the downloading it to my phone side & whether those who do a lot of banking would trust such an app.

Comments

  • Hominu
    Hominu Posts: 1,671 Forumite
    I prefer not to keep passwords stored on my phone.

    However, I consider 3G to be more secure than public Wifi networks (regardless of whether they are 'open' or locked with passwords/phrases) if I need to check my bank balance, credit card, etc.
  • colin79666
    colin79666 Posts: 1,359 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Yes absolutely fine if you choose the right app and have a strong password along with the IOS feature to wipe the phone after 10 incorrect attempts.
    I prefer LastPass as it syncs between your PC/Mac and iPhone.

    Independent explanation of LastPass security can be found here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9Q_anb7pwg
  • I think it was LastPass i used on the PC & i really didn't like it. I then shifted to KeePass.
  • Gromitt
    Gromitt Posts: 5,063 Forumite
    I use pwsafe on my home and work PCs, but I don't have anything installed on my phone. Authentication to the app is done via a Yubikey.
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