Why You Shouldn't Store Passwords in Your Browser: The Insecurity of Browser-Stored Passwords

It's easy to think that your browser-stored passwords are safe, but the reality is far from it. While specially trained malware can certainly pose a threat, anyone with physical access to your computer can also steal these passwords with relative ease.

In fact, there's an entire class of malware dedicated to credential theft, and browsers themselves often compete with each other by offering to import saved data from old browsers, including stored passwords. This feature is not unique to any one browser, but rather a common practice among the three most popular ones: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.

The problem lies in how these browsers store passwords. They sacrifice security for usability, storing passwords in a highly predictable place that's no secret to anyone. Even though the passwords themselves are encrypted, the encryption key is stored close by and readily accessible, making it easy for attackers to decrypt and steal them.

In this post, we'll explore three reasons why you shouldn't store passwords in your browser and why using a password manager like Kaspersky Password Manager is much more secure. With a password manager, you can enjoy the convenience of not having to re-enter your passwords each time without sacrificing security.

Storing passwords in your browser may seem convenient, but it's a false sense of security. The truth is that anyone with physical access to your computer or even malware designed for credential theft can steal these passwords. Instead of relying on this insecure method, consider using a password manager like Kaspersky Password Manager to keep your credentials safe and secure.

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