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Syxx_Killer · 03-04-10, 10:09 AM

I'm curious what everyone's thoughts are on letting the browser remember your passwords? I have been using it for a little bit now and while it is convenient I can't get the idea out of the back of my head that if my browser is ever compromised the passwords may be able to be taken. I don't visit shady sites but malware can come from just about anywhere anymore. I've deleted the passwords in Opera and Chrome and told those browsers not to remember passwords anymore. I have IE8 but don't really use it so that is a non-issue. I am using Firefox right now using the ******* Plus addon so it is safer (but not fool proof). I've been writing my passwords in a notebook on my desk for a long time now, so I rarely ever have to use a password retrieval link. What are your thoughts?

03-04-10, 10:09 AM	#1
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Do you let the browser remember your passwords? I'm curious what everyone's thoughts are on letting the browser remember your passwords? I have been using it for a little bit now and while it is convenient I can't get the idea out of the back of my head that if my browser is ever compromised the passwords may be able to be taken. I don't visit shady sites but malware can come from just about anywhere anymore. I've deleted the passwords in Opera and Chrome and told those browsers not to remember passwords anymore. I have IE8 but don't really use it so that is a non-issue. I am using Firefox right now using the ******* Plus addon so it is safer (but not fool proof). I've been writing my passwords in a notebook on my desk for a long time now, so I rarely ever have to use a password retrieval link. What are your thoughts?