I am a new user and want to switch from default Google password manager to bitwardern so that i can use my passwords seamless. But am concerned that if it is safe to use and can my passwords be compromised like LastPass wass hacked?

Hi guys, I am a recent graduate in computer engineering.

I know Bitwarden is open source, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it is completely safe, because there are several factors to consider:

1-Various attacks and malware techniques could allow an attacker to steal your passwords from the Bitwarden manager

2-The Bitwarden source code could potentially include vulnerabilities or malicious code.

3-Even if the source code is clean, the app you download could be compromised.

So, how can I safely use and trust Bitwarden?

In a future unfortunate event when (or if) the Bitwarden servers suffer a malicious attack at the hands of expert hackers, with resulting breach of user data, what would be the options for the regular users?

I mean this could be serious and so I want to understand the security architecture of BW. How do they plan to avoid such mishaps and what would be their mitigation strategy (in case such event does happen), and how us, the users, would cope with it?

I know it’s not just about BW but for all other web-based services. However BW is the place where the most sensitive data are stored. So the concern.

I may be paranoid but I guess there has to be a back door to escape. What am I missing?

Thanks in advance.

EDIT: Thank you everyone for addressing my concerns. Have a great day.