Any explanation of Why to not store passwords in plaintext and encrypt folder in zip archive (I guess U cant break pass?) Pls don’t be agressive!!

  • Darorad@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    I guess it would work, as long as you’re using an up to date zip implementation with AES-256 encryption. I guess my question would be why bother? Being compressed doesn’t add any real additional benefit, since just using text shouldn’t take up much space.

    Is recommend just using an actual password manager for convenience, since you aren’t really gaining any security by only storing your passwords in a file.

      • lemmyreader@lemmy.ml
        2·
        10 months ago

        Good choice. I like KeePassXC and Bitwarden.

        Your storing in password protected zip file is better than storing it plain text in a file on your computer but the password encryption of zip is probably not that strong. A friend of mine insists on using a disk encrypted pen drive with an office document having his passwords. I hope he has a backup drive :)