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Firefox's password manager stores passwords in clear text unless you use a master password (very few people do). This means that any process on the computer ca
by gertop 2y ago
Firefox's password manager stores passwords in clear text unless you use a master password (very few people do).
This means that any process on the computer can read them.
It also means that, unless you also use full disk encryption, a stolen device means you're fucked.
Chrome and Safari use the OS's keychain at least, so there is some level of security.
And a standalone password manager has its own encryption.
- mikehotel 2y agoThis has been the case for a long time, and has not changed even in 2024. Please use a Primary Password if you are storing passwords in Firefox. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/where-are-my-logins-stored https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/where-are-my-logins-sto...
- sublimefire 2y agoBrowser password managers and their related files are the usual targets of the sophisticated malware creators. Not many people use good master passwords either if any.