submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[-] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

How about when using a primary password?

[-] [email protected] -2 points 7 months ago

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

[-] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago

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

[-] [email protected] -1 points 7 months ago

Chrome passwords are free for the taking though

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