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Master Password is an algorithm designed by Maarten Billemont for creating unique passwords in a reproducible manner. It differs from traditional password managers in that the passwords are not stored on disk or in the cloud, but are recreated every time by using information entered by the user; most importantly, their full name, a master password, and a unique name for the service the password is intended for.〔 By not storing the passwords anywhere, this approach tries to make it harder for attackers to steal or intercept them. It also removes the need for synchronization between devices, and backups of potential password databases. == Algorithm == The algorithm involves the following parameters: * name: The user's full name, used as a salt. The user's full name is chosen as it provides a sufficiently high level of entropy, while being unlikely to be forgotten. * master_password: The secret used for generating the master key. * site_name: A unique name for the service the password is intended for. Usually, the bare domain name is a good choice. * counter: An integer that can be incremented when the service requests a new password. By default, it is 0. * password_type: The password type defines the length and the constitution of the resulting password, see below. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Master Password」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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