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submitted 9 months ago by Moonrise2473@feddit.it to c/firefox@lemmy.ml

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I'm just scared that they're saved with reversible encryption on the disk, then malware could steal them

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[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee -2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Doesn't matter, can be bypassed on both firefox and chrome.

[–] CommanderCloon@lemmy.ml 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Just checked it, it doesn't seem to be the case

When you save website passwords, the Primary Password feature encrypts them before storing them on your computer

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee -1 points 9 months ago

Chrome passwords are free for the taking though