Update: This post has been edited with some additional context and commentary. His statement isn't likely to calm those who'd like to see their passwords more secure, but perhaps the fact people are talking will force Google to consider some changes. Justin Schuh, Chrome security tech lead, has responded to internet chatter on the topic, saying that once past the OS login stage, someone can theoretically find your passwords and all manner of other browser info out anyway, using various underhand means. Several other browsers give users the option to protect that list with a master password, but Chrome does not - even if you sign out of the browser, data linked to your Google account remains visible on that computer. Scroll through the passwords saved to your Google account. Go to Settings and tap the Passwords section. Nevertheless, recent attention has shown that making saved password access so simple is a concern for some. Open the Chrome app, then tap the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner. A small 'show' button will then appear next to the hidden password - hit that and it'll be revealed.Ĭalling this a major security flaw, as some have, is obviously a tad sensationalistic. As highlighted by software developer Elliott Kember recently, getting access to the list of saved passwords requires only that you point the browser at 'chrome://settings/passwords' (or simply find the password management option in advanced settings) and click on one of the saved entries. Of course, you'd like think those passwords are squirreled away where no one can dig them up, but in Chrome they're pretty easy to find. In older versions of Firefox, this option is in the Privacy tab instead of Security.Most browsers will ask if you want your passwords saved so when you're next jumping around the web, logging into sites is that bit easier.

This will prevent passwords from being saved in the future. If you wish, deselect the option to Remember passwords. To eliminate specific saved passwords, click View Saved Passwords and delete just those associated with weblogin.bu.edu. To eliminate all existing saved passwords, click Remove all. In the menu bar, open the Firefox menu.In older versions of Firefox, this option is in the Privacy tab instead of Security. If you wish, deselect the option to Remember logins for sites. You can also remove all saved passwords by clicking the Remove All button. To eliminate specific saved passwords, locate the site within the Site column and click on it once to highlight it in blue. Click the menu button and choose Preferences.

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