What makes a good master password (F-Secure) 0 (0)

Choose your Master Password carefully. To prevent unauthorized access to your data, your password cannot be reset, and you cannot access your password data without your Master Password. You cannot use a weak Master Password with KEY. A strong Master Password should: include both lower and uppercase letters, include numbers and special characters, and contain […]

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What makes a good password (F-Secure) 0 (0)

The general recommendation for a good password is that it should be something that is unique, contains a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters, and that it is easy for you to remember but hard for anyone else to guess. In addition to these general guidelines, there are also several other approaches that improve […]

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Why KEY does not offer web access to your passwords (F-Secure) 0 (0)

Some password manager services let you access your passwords through your web browser, but F-Secure does not; this is due to the security risks involved. There are several differences between the technical options available for password managers that run in your web browser and apps that are installed separately, for example in how effectively the […]

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What are the system requirements for F-Secure KEY for desktop computers? 0 (0)

This article lists the system requirements for F-Secure KEY for desktop devices. The supported operating systems for desktop computers are: Windows 7 (SP1) and later, ARM based tablets are not supported; macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and later. The supported languages are čeština, dansk, Deutsch, English, español, español latinoaméricano, eesti, français, français canadien, magyar, italiano, Nederlands, […]

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What are the system requirements for F-Secure KEY for mobile devices? 0 (0)

This article lists the system requirements for F-Secure KEY for mobile devices. The supported operating systems for mobile devices are: Android 5.0 and later; iOS 11 and later. The supported languages are čeština, dansk, Deutsch, English, español, español latinoaméricano, eesti, français, français canadien, magyar, italiano, Nederlands, Norsk, polski, português, português brasiliero, română, slovenščina, suomi, svenska, […]

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A few words about the security and cryptography in KEY (F-Secure) 0 (0)

The guiding design principle for F-Secure KEY is to respect and protect the anonymity of our users, as well as their sensitive data. F-Secure KEY uses the Advanced Encryption Standard with a key size of 256 bits (AES-256). This algorithm works in the CCM (Counter with CBC-MAC) mode. AES is the recommended standard for modern […]

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Where your passwords are stored (F-Secure) 0 (0)

F-Secure KEY stores your passwords on the computer or mobile device you use to run the KEY app. Your passwords are stored in encrypted format and nobody can access them unless they know your master password and get access to your device. When you upgrade to the KEY Premium version, you can sync your passwords […]

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What is F-Secure KEY Premium? 0 (0)

F-Secure KEY Premium is an additional service in F-Secure KEY that allows you to connect your various devices and sync your KEY data between the devices. You can choose to buy the service for either 12 or 24 months. Once you’ve purchased the service, you are given a premium voucher code, which you can enter […]

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