GadgetBond

  • Latest
  • How-to
  • Tech
    • AI
    • Amazon
    • Apple
    • CES
    • Computing
    • Creators
    • Google
    • Meta
    • Microsoft
    • Mobile
    • Samsung
    • Security
    • Xbox
  • Transportation
    • Audi
    • BMW
    • Cadillac
    • E-Bike
    • Ferrari
    • Ford
    • Honda Prelude
    • Lamborghini
    • McLaren
    • Mercedes
    • Porsche
    • Rivian
    • Tesla
  • Culture
    • Apple TV
    • Disney
    • Gaming
    • Hulu
    • Marvel
    • HBO Max
    • Netflix
    • Paramount
    • SHOWTIME
    • Star Wars
    • Streaming
Add GadgetBond as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
Font ResizerAa
GadgetBondGadgetBond
  • Latest
  • Tech
  • AI
  • Deals
  • How-to
  • Apps
  • Mobile
  • Gaming
  • Streaming
  • Transportation
Search
  • Latest
  • Deals
  • How-to
  • Tech
    • Amazon
    • Apple
    • CES
    • Computing
    • Creators
    • Google
    • Meta
    • Microsoft
    • Mobile
    • Samsung
    • Security
    • Xbox
  • AI
    • Anthropic
    • ChatGPT
    • ChatGPT Atlas
    • Gemini AI (formerly Bard)
    • Google DeepMind
    • Grok AI
    • Microsoft Copilot
    • OpenAI
    • Perplexity
    • xAI
  • Transportation
    • Audi
    • BMW
    • Cadillac
    • E-Bike
    • Ferrari
    • Ford
    • Honda Prelude
    • Lamborghini
    • McLaren W1
    • Mercedes
    • Porsche
    • Rivian
    • Tesla
  • Culture
    • Apple TV
    • Disney
    • Gaming
    • Hulu
    • Marvel
    • HBO Max
    • Netflix
    • Paramount
    • SHOWTIME
    • Star Wars
    • Streaming
Follow US
SecurityTech

LastPass Data Breach: A Serious Blow to the Company’s Reputation and Trust in the Tech Industry

By
Shubham Sawarkar
Shubham Sawarkar's avatar
ByShubham Sawarkar
Editor-in-Chief
I’m a tech enthusiast who loves exploring gadgets, trends, and innovations. With certifications in CISCO Routing & Switching and Windows Server Administration, I bring a sharp...
Follow:
- Editor-in-Chief
Jan 24, 2023, 6:38 PM EST
Share
We may get a commission from retail offers. Learn more
LastPass Data Breach: A Serious Blow to the Company's Reputation and Trust in the Tech Industry
(Credit: Bryce Durbin/TechCrunch)
SHARE

LastPass, a popular password management service, has lost the trust of the tech industry after its parent company, GoTo (formerly LogMeIn), confirmed that hackers stole customers’ encrypted backups during a recent breach of its systems. The breach, which was first confirmed on November 30th, was caused by an unauthorized party gaining access to customer information stored in a third-party cloud service shared by LastPass and GoTo. The attackers used information stolen from an earlier breach of LastPass systems in August to further compromise the companies’ shared cloud data.

GoTo, which purchased LastPass in 2015, initially said that it was investigating the incident. However, almost two months later, GoTo provided an updated statement confirming that the cyberattack had impacted several of its products, including: business communications tool Central; online meetings service Join.me; Remote device access tool Pro; hosted VPN service Hamachi, and its Remotely Anywhere remote access tool. The company also confirmed that the intruders had exfiltrated customers’ encrypted backups from these services, along with the company’s encryption key for securing the data.

According to GoTo CEO Paddy Srinivasan, “The affected information, which varies by product, may include account usernames, salted and hashed passwords, a portion of multi-factor authentication (MFA) settings, as well as some product settings and licensing information.” The company also stated that while Rescue and GoToMyPC encrypted databases were not exfiltrated, MFA settings of a small subset of their customers were impacted.

Despite the delay, GoTo provided no remediation guidance or advice for affected customers. This is a major disappointment for customers who were expecting the company to take responsibility for the breach and provide clear instructions on how to protect their data.

GoTo stated that the company does not store customers’ credit card or bank details, or collect personal information, such as date of birth, home address, or Social Security numbers. This is in sharp contrast to the hack affecting its subsidiary, LastPass, during which attackers stole the contents of customers’ encrypted password vaults, along with customers’ names, email addresses, phone numbers, and some billing information.

GoTo did not say how many customers are affected. The company has 800,000 customers, including enterprises, according to GoTo public relations director Jen Mathews, who declined to answer other questions. GoTo spokesperson Nikolett Bacso-Albaum also repeatedly declined to comment or respond to TechCrunch’s questions when reached prior to publication.

The breach at LastPass has raised serious concerns about the company’s ability to protect customer data and maintain the trust of the tech industry. The lack of remediation guidance or advice for affected customers is a major disappointment, and it remains to be seen how the company will regain the trust of its customers. GoTo CEO Paddy Srinivasan says the company is contacting affected customers directly and advising them to reset passwords and reauthorize MFA settings “out of an abundance of caution.” However, this may not be enough to restore the trust that has been lost.


Discover more from GadgetBond

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Leave a Comment

Leave a ReplyCancel reply

Most Popular

Claude Code just made your phone a launchpad for your dev machine

Walmart and Sam’s Club add Tap to Pay options

Meta’s dopamine problem goes to trial

LEGO brings back the Batman Returns Batmobile in brick form

Phonak launches EON, a smaller, smarter hearing aid line

Also Read
Perplexity logo

Perplexity in talks for NVIDIA backing as valuation tops $30B

Signia hearing aids in an open white charging case on a wooden table beside red sunglasses, a red smartphone, and a glass of red drink.

Signia’s MaX platform launches with Pure C&G MaX

Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre thinks fear of AI is a creative problem. Musicians have good reason to disagree

Xfinity devices displayed on a purple shelf, including a smartphone with the Xfinity logo, a white WiFi gateway, and a streaming remote resting on a TV box.

Back-to-school deal: Xfinity locks in $50 gigabit internet for five years

Abstract orange gradient background with a white circular Grok Bot logo centered in the image.

Grok Bot is here for more subscribers

Grok Bot logo in white centered on a soft blue abstract gradient background.

How Grok Bot tries to automate the boring parts of your job

Promotional graphic reading "Gemma 1 billion downloads" in blue text with a dotted digital burst.

Gemma hits 1 billion downloads

Adobe Firefly interface showing a Generate Music prompt for a dreamlike electronic ambient song for a video game, with a colorful surreal landscape and planets in the background.

Adobe brings music, speech and sound effects into Firefly

Company Info
  • Homepage
  • Support my work
  • Latest stories
  • Company updates
  • GDB Recommends
  • Daily newsletters
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Write for us
  • Editorial guidelines
Legal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA
  • Disclaimer
  • Accessibility Policy
  • Security Policy
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
Socials
Follow US

Disclosure: We love the products we feature and hope you’ll love them too. If you purchase through a link on our site, we may receive compensation at no additional cost to you. Read our ethics statement. Please note that pricing and availability are subject to change.

Copyright © 2026 GadgetBond. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information.