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However, it lacks advanced features like breach monitoring across 600+ billion records, password sharing, and emergency access that LastPass provides. If you need these features or use non-Apple devices, a dedicated manager is better suited."},{"question":"Can I use LastPass on my iPhone if I'm invested in Apple Keychain?","answer":"Yes. LastPass works fully on iOS and can import Keychain passwords. You can run both simultaneously, though most users migrate entirely to LastPass for consistency across devices. LastPass provides better cross-device sync for mixed ecosystems (iPhone + Windows, for example)."},{"question":"Does LastPass work on Windows computers?","answer":"Yes, LastPass has a full Windows application and browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari on Windows. Apple Keychain does not work on Windows at all, making LastPass the only option for Windows users or those with mixed device ecosystems."},{"question":"What happened to LastPass security in 2024?","answer":"In December 2023-early 2024, LastPass disclosed a breach affecting customer vaults. LastPass stated the breach was limited to encrypted vault data that would be difficult to decrypt without master passwords. The incident prompted security reviews and led some users to migrate to alternatives, though LastPass remains operational and deployed additional security measures."},{"question":"Can I share passwords with family members using either manager?","answer":"LastPass allows secure password sharing with expiration dates and access logs, making it ideal for families. Apple Keychain has no sharing feature—family members must share Apple IDs or manually provide passwords, which is insecure. 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