Upon learning of the recent theft of data from the LastPass servers, I came up with what I think could be a quick solution. The idea is for LastPass to send out an authentication key quickly to be used for verification of devices. When a device operator attempts to use LastPass for access to a site or when the operator attempts to access the Vault or settings, LastPass could inform the user that he/she must now one-time verify devices for use with the application (browser based, etc.) or for access of the Vault or settings. Approved devices could be listed in the settings. This application would ask the operator to verify the device with the current master password and with a supplied key, encrypted and stored on the LastPass servers. Then, across multiple devices, the user could apply the same process to verify their devices one by one, using the same key that was sent the first time, once again along with the Vault password. Every new device in the future would then be subject to the same process for the application to allow entry to the Vault. I realize users need to change their passwords. No problem, the notification could include instructions to do so using a long and secure string that could not be easily unencrypted. The important thing with this process in to move fast imo, so that device owners aren't pressured in the upcoming days to switch password managers. I have not received any e-mail notification of the breach from LastPass, and I would urge management to move quickly please. I do not wish to change password managers as I have enjoyed immensely the functionality of LastPass. However, I will be forced to change, and I feel certain others will too, if changes are not made in the very short term of days. At the most, I can wait maybe three days, but, please do act on this issue quickly. Thankyou for your attention to this matter, and I hope this situation is resolved with the extreme limit of damage.
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