Did 1Password get hacked? The Disney Employee said hackers got into his 1password account.
Hey Folks,
Decade+, happy 1password user here, however, my underpants clenched up when I read this on the WSJ today A Disney Worker Downloaded an AI Tool. It Led to a Hack That Ruined His Life. - WSJ
At the heart of it, was them gaining access to his 1Password's. I didn't think folks could get access to your passwords without having the Secret Key you need in addition to the username/pw.
Would love to hear from folks and 1Password (post-mortem/RCA), about what happened, and what we can do to secure our 1Password so this can't happen to us!
I have just enabled 2FA for the first time, but it looks like you only need it to get updated PW's? and that you can still see the old ones. Scary!
Thanks,
Kyle
Hey everyone! I totally understand why this story raised concerns, but I'd like to assure you that 1Password was not hacked and remains secure.
In this particular case, the attacker compromised the individual’s local device. They intercepted his password using a keylogger, which allowed them to log into 1Password. Once a device is compromised, an attacker has nearly unrestricted access.
To help protect against attacks that target compromised devices, we recommend:
- Ensure device integrity — keep your devices free from malware by installing security updates, enabling built-in security features, and using endpoint protection tools that actively detect and prevent threats.
- Trust only verified sources — download software exclusively from trusted providers. Avoid unverified applications that could contain hidden malware.
- Strengthen authentication for critical accounts —use phishing-resistant authentication methods like hardware security keys (e.g., YubiKey) or a separate authenticator app to reduce the risk of credential compromise.
- Limit exposure from browser extensions — review and disable unnecessary or untrusted extensions, as they can introduce vulnerabilities that attackers may exploit.
For more details on how 1Password protects information on your devices (and when it can’t), I would recommend reading our blog linked below. 👇
🔗 How 1Password protects information on your devices (and when it can’t)