The troubling Russian connections of a 'European' password manager: MSMN News

Although it presents itself as a Spanish company, Passwork was actually developed in Russia and operates with a license from Russia's FSB domestic intelligence agency. The situation raises major security questions for its customers, including several French companies.

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Source: Le Monde English

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