How password managers can be hacked – and how to stay safe

This article outlines six ways attackers target password managers—master password compromise, phishing via malicious ads, password-stealing malware, vendor breaches, fake apps, and vulnerability exploitation—and provides practical mitigations. Recommended defenses include using a long unique master passphrase, enabling 2FA, keeping browsers/OS/password managers updated, downloading only verified apps, choosing reputable vendors, and deploying device security software.