
The LastPass breach, which occurred recently, involved unauthorized access to the company’s user data, resulting in the potential exposure of encrypted master passwords and other sensitive information. The incident has raised concerns about the security of password managers and has prompted LastPass to implement additional security measures to prevent future breaches. Read the notice posted by LastPass here.
The use of weak passwords can heighten the likelihood of a security breach and potentially affect the stored passwords in LastPass; therefore, if you have concerns about using weak passwords, this article can provide guidance on best practices for creating strong and secure passwords to safeguard your sensitive data. In this blog post, we will discuss weak passwords, good password policies, and effective mitigation strategies to help you regain control of your online security.
Weak Passwords
Types of weak passwords include easily guessable phrases, common words, or simple number sequences. Avoid using birthdays, names, or anything that could be easily discovered through social media or public information.[More Details]
Good Password Policy
A strong password policy should include the following [Detailed Instructions]:
- A minimum length of 12 characters
- A mix of uppercase and lowercase letters
- At least one special character (e.g., !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, (,))
- At least one number (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4)

Mitigation
If you’ve been affected by the LastPass breach or want to enhance your security, follow these steps:
- Change your LastPass master password [Detailed Instructions]
- Change all stored passwords for other accounts [Detailed Instructions]
- Increase your master password’s iteration count settings [Detailed Instructions]
- Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) [Detailed Instructions]
Conclusion
By following the guidelines outlined in this blog post, you can significantly strengthen your password security and mitigate the risks associated with the LastPass breach.
Being affected by a data breach could be tricky and may involve many other complexities, and that’s where Onsite Helper comes in. Our team of experts can help you understand the risk you are facing, calculate risk and help you mitigate the risks involved. Contact Onsite Helper today to learn more about being secure.