Most password managers today offer more than just a secure storage space for passwords. Most come with options to generate secure passwords, automatically fill out sign in forms on the Internet, or to record notes and other related information.
The core purpose of a password manager however is the secure storage of passwords. With password managers, users can select secure and unique passwords for their online and offline accounts, without fear of forgetting the password at a later time.
Users without password managers often select easy to remember passwords like qwerty, abc123 or password. The problem with those passwords is that they are also easy to guess. Complex passwords like qmBU2tTW3oAC0rRJ4h are hard to remember even when no special symbols are used. Imagine having to remember dozens of strong passwords for your online accounts.
Kaspersky Password Manager is a commercial program for the Windows operating system that leaves little to be desired in this regard.
Users on first run need to select a master password to protect the database from unauthorized access. They can furthermore select a different authorization method, using USB devices or Bluetooth devices, if they so desire.
Passwords can be imported from the web browsers Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox, the email client Thunderbird, AI Roboform and KeePass. Kaspersky Password Manager connects with Firefox, Chrome and Internet Explorer. This does not mean however that users with other browsers cannot use the password manager, as it is still possible to access the program’s functionality on the desktop. Only automatic sign ins and recognition of account creations is limited to those browsers.
You can select the supported browsers that you want to connect the password manager with. Connecting offers several advantages. The application will notice sign ups and sign ins on websites automatically, and offers to add them to the password database.
Accounts can also be added manually or by importing from other password managers. All user accounts that have been added to the program become then available for one-click selection. Chrome users for instance see a Kaspersky Password Manager icon in their address bar by default that displays a list of all web passwords for fast access.
It takes two clicks to log in to any service this way. The same option is offered by the program’s system tray icon. A right-click on the icon displays a context menu with options to log in to any service saved in the password manager.
Another interesting option is that Kaspersky keeps track of frequently used passwords. These accounts are displayed prominently in both context menus (in the browser and system tray) for direct access.
The right-click context menu links to the built-in password manager as well. Here it is possible to generate secure passwords according to specifications. You can for instance create a 20 character password with upper and lower case letters, numbers, and selected special symbols. Generate passwords are automatically copied to the clipboard.
Web addresses can be added to the list of ignored urls. This basically prevents the password manager from interacting with those websites.
The program ships with an option to create a portable version of the password manager. That’s ideal for users who want to access their passwords on the go.
The identity manager makes form filling on the Internet a pleasant experience. Instead of having to enter the same data over and over again, it allows to create identities that contain pre-filled information that can be automatically filled out when needed.
Verdict
Especially Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer users benefit from Kaspersky’s Password Manager as it integrates directly into those browsers. The program ships with everything one would expect from a password manager, from secure storage over password generation and identity management.
The program has no option to synchronize passwords over the Internet. One option to overcome this is to use a service such as Dropbox for that.
Giveaway
We have seven Kaspersky Password Manager licenses for this giveaway. Leave a comment telling us about your current password management setup.
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I’m using LastPass, willing to try Kaspersky.
This would go nicely with KIS 2012, which I just renewed, as they both compliment each other, so of course, I hope to win this giveaway!
Merry Christmas and all the best of the season to you, Martin and all the readers on Ghacks!
I am currently using Last Pass as password manager.
Thank you for the nice contest. My current password manager is LastPass (free). I would gladly changed it for Kaspersky Password Manager. I hope that this time i manage to win :) Sorry for my english :)
Nice!
Great piece of utilities. I am very active on various forum and site where require me to have a lot of account. Currently I never use any password manager but I do use Last Pass to help me sort my stuff but I got rid of it when I reformat my system some time ago and never bother to install it again.
Very promising would like to give it a hands on. Thank for this giveaway please count me in!
https://twitter.com/#!/CoolCrackerz/status/150160754383929344
Cheer and Merry Christmas :D
Seem great. Just watched about it on youtube find it quite impressive. Great review of article too nicely done! :)
I never use any password manager before but I would like this to be my first.
Please include me on this giveaway Thank in advance.
Here my tweet https://twitter.com/#!/coolng1990/status/150160991395643392
Cheer.
Currently I’m using KeePass 2. Count me in. Thanks for the review and the giveaway. Merry Christmas, Martin!
I want one….thanks
I was a bit eager to post my comments and forgot to mention that the only Password Manager that I use is the one built into Firefox!
Kaspersky P M would be the one of my choice! :)
For me my password management is in my mind!
I never use any password manager before. I would like this to my KIS 2012.
Please count me in.
Thanks.
I currently use LastPass( free version ). Kaspersky looks very good. Thanks for the giveaway. Good luck to everyone and Merry Christmas.
Thanks for giveaway this I want to win but but every budy is help less so may be this time I will win
thanks for win count me in
I can not wait to try this great application, this time I only had an account last pass, I want to try a different application
Great! really X-mas is time for magic and unbelievable gifts! this program is cool. Thanks for reviewing it so well. i am not using any password manager program now. And this giveaway is just on time for me. thank you again, I would be really glad if you count me in.
PS. good luck to everyone because everybody needs it!!!
https://twitter.com/#!/william_of_pale/status/150189090749415424
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=259008510829963&id=100000509041253
Thanks for the Giveaway.
i need it to manage my password
Great software!
Currenty I don’t use any password manager but this is very difficult. I registred many accounts and must remember a lot of password and login. This software is very useful. I hope I win.
I currently use RoboForm Free, but I reached the limit of logins for the free version and would like to have a new manager that does the logins.
Currently using no password manager, but this one looks interesting. Please count me in.
Thank you for this nice giveaway. Please include me in contest, because I have several login to effectuate and is ever more difficult to remember all the data!
I would like one.
It’s not hard to describe my current password management setup. I don’t have one. I haven’t found anything that I trust. I wasn’t aware that Kaspersky offered this software. I currently use KIS 2011 and have full faith in it. I would trust Kaspersky with my password info. I would very much like to win a license. Thank you for the review and chance to win.
Because this password manager leaves little to be desired I want to switch from lastpass free manager.
I currently use LastPass (free), but the program is bugging me, so I’ve actually been looking for a new password manager for quite some time (I haven’t found anyone that’s perfect, but KasperSky looks perfect based on your review!).
Thanks
It is excellent Kaspersky Password Manager like all their software me fascinated this program now will use the vercion trial and I facino but already the tube uninstall hopefully that can be licensed greetings and thanks for your attention
currently i have free lastpass with wot installed on both chrome and firefox
I am currently using Last Pass password manger. I am interested with something else.