submitted 7 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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[-] CommanderCloon@lemmy.ml 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

[-] pineapplelover@lemm.ee -1 points 7 months ago

Chrome passwords are free for the taking though

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