Firm tests browser password privacy - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 16th Dec 2008, 13:16

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/12...word-privacy/1

Security firm Chapin Information Services has published the result of an investigation into the security of password management in popular web browsers - and it makes depressing reading.

Arkanrais · 16th Dec 2008, 15:00

I've got my browser hooked up to all sites I have to sign in to, except my bank site. That is one site I will never trust any browser with holding my login for.

still, a best score of 33% does seem very dismal indeed.

Bauul · 16th Dec 2008, 15:11

I didn't think bank websites even let you save your password.

janesy B · 16th Dec 2008, 15:16

my browser wont save any passwords on a https site - Firefox 3.0.4

D3s3rt_F0x · 16th Dec 2008, 15:49

btw your link to the register is a link to a story you did about Palm planning further cuts.

bahgger · 16th Dec 2008, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by D3s3rt_F0x

btw your link to the register is a link to a story you did about Palm planning further cuts.

You don't know it, but bit-tech is in on a scheme to snatch your password by making you click on unsuspecting links!

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janesy B What's a Dremel? Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 10	my browser wont save any passwords on a https site - Firefox 3.0.4

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