I store all of my passwords in firefox’s built-in password manager. They auto-fill into websites, sync to my phone, notify me if one appears publicly, and I can generate strong new passwords conveniently. The pw vault is stored encrypted in the cloud as far as I know, but I don’t really know the technical details. I presume that it’s just as secure as using a “proper” manager.
Is there a problem with not using a dedicated password manager? I used to use LastPass but then… I stopped. And at the time I didn’t see anything wrong with just sticking with FF.
Using Firefox is fine right? If so, what’s the benefit of something like BitWarden/etc over the built-in one?
LastPass is shit now.
Firefox is fine if it’s all you use. I use the Apple Passwords app, because I have all Apple stuff (Macs and an iPhone). It works very well.
You can also use BitWarden. That’s free, it’s open source, and it’s highly regarded. It works whether you use iPhone or Android; whether your computer runs macOS, Linux, or Windows.
You don’t need to pay for a password manager. Anyone who says you do has a vested interest in you spending money (it typically directly relates to them making money), and if they can’t respect you enough to be transparent about it, they don’t deserve your money.