Software
Dropbox has quietly started a new private beta password manager
A new pasword manager called Dropbox Passwords is being silently launched by Dropbox. The application can only be downloaded in an Android private beta, and you can not use it unless you have a prompt. The Play Store app lists that the app is "in development" and may be unstable.
In its current state, the app looks quite basic. Just like many password managers, unique passwords can be created. They can then be stored in one place and synchronized between different devices. Other useful features such as importing user passwords and two-factor authentication support are not listed.
It also announces what is called "null knowledge encryption," meaning that only users have access to data stored in the app. However, this is a common feature with password managers such as Dashlane, LastPass and 1Password that all have the same protocol.
The AndroidPolice first spotted the app, which states that since Dropbox Passwords offers the possible to sign up with "one click," software probably uses the Android autofill feature, which was introduced with Android Oreo in 2017.
It is sensible for Dropbox, as many existing passwords already use Dropbox as a cloud options to synchronize data between devices, to enter the password management market.
The field, however, is competitive and has quite similar features in a range of services. What is clear is that everyone can use a password manager, which might make it easier for users to register despite Dropbox's name recognition.
