MyCena is the first decentralised password management system not on the cloud, with no master password and with three levels of security. MyCena Personal Fortress is a security mobile solution downloadable from the App Store and Google Play.
To stop hackers getting into your system, MyCena strengthens, encrypts and protects your passwords locally. Unlike cloud password managers, MyCena is a decentralised solution that does not store passwords on the cloud, nor use a master password to access all other passwords, meaning passwords are not vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Instead, MyCena transforms each mobile device into a password fortress with three levels of security that only the user can open with a combination of fingerprint, facial recognition, PIN, locking pattern and voice passphrase. Therefore their passwords are safe in their pocket accessible at all times.
MyCena is based on a fully distributed risk model and is the safest way to keep your passwords. Your passwords are not stored on the cloud but locally and there is no master password, removing central points of failure. Instead MyCena transforms each mobile device into an electronic password fortress with three levels of security that only the user can open with a combination of fingerprint, facial recognition, PIN, lock pattern and voice passphrase.
MyCena offers three levels of security Bronze, Silver or Gold. We recommend to choose the Level save each password depending on its sensitivity - in Bronze, Silver or Gold Level, MyCena’s three levels of security. To access Bronze Level, you need your fingerprint, face recognition or PIN. Once in Bronze Level, to access Silver Level you need your lock pattern. Once in Silver Level, to access Gold Level you need your voice passphrase.
There are 4 billion passwords for sale on the dark web. 81% of data breaches start with a password, either stolen, reused. The reason is 99% of people still use bad passwords like iloveyou, name1234 or birthdays. But those passwords are your keys in the digital world. They open the doors to your social, shopping or banking accounts, making them very attractive for hackers. So, it’s critical to use strong unique passwords for each account like fa8ZDaQM98h$2FS to help us stay safe online.
MyCena takes the worry of passwords out of you. MyCena generates strong passwords, encrypts and protects them on your local device under three levels of security only you can open.
Cloud password managers centralise and store your passwords on physical cloud servers. By putting all your eggs in the same basket, those servers create a target point that is a very attractive for hackers. We believe decentralising the storage of key assets like passwords is structurally more sound, distributing the risk of loss/ theft across the whole population.
A master password is a password you need to remember that can open all your accounts at once. If a thief knows your master password, they can access all your accounts, making the master password another single point of failure.
To use a password, open the level where the password was saved. Use the search bar to type in the name of the website or login to find the right account. Tap on the account to open it. Touch the password to copy it.
You can use your MyCena account across multiple iOS and Android devices (phone, tablet).
On device 1: Enter MyCena. In the top left-hand corner, click Menu then go to Settings. Once you are in Settings, choose ‘Synchronize passwords’. Your passwords are temporarily saved to the cloud.
On device 2: You first need to download MyCena Personal Fortress on your mobile device. Click ‘I already have an account’ and create a new MyCena password fortress on the new device. Once done, enter MyCena. In the top left-hand corner, click Menu then go to Settings. Once you are in Settings, choose ‘Synchronize passwords’. Your passwords will be downloaded on your device.
Remember to delete the temporary cloud backup from either device.By having three levels of security, MyCena Personal Fortress distributes the risk of exposing all your passwords at once. Imagine if you have opened Bronze level to get a password, someone who snatches your device won’t be able to get your Silver and Gold level passwords.
We advise:If your fingerprint doesn't work anymore, you won't be able to access your passwords on that device and will need to reset your account. This is an instance when making regular backups comes into its own!
Delete the app from your device and download it again. Click ‘I already have an account’ and create a new MyCena. Go to Settings, tap ‘Import passwords’ and select the backup file.Note: Since each account has a unique encryption key, your backup will only work for the account it has been created with. If you create a new account with a new email address, you will not be able to upload the passwords backup.
Voice passphrase gives you access to your Gold Level accounts - the third and most secure level of protection. If your passphrase doesn’t work or if you are offline, you can use type passphrase instead. In case forgot your passphrase, you need to go to Menu / Settings and reset them.
Note: To access Settings, you need to enter Bronze or Silver Level, then enter the email code sent to the registered device, and answer the security questions.
Note: We recommend you use an unusual passphrase like “My cat loves carrots”.