Google's Chrome browser is surprisingly easy
Engadget / by Jamie Rigg /?10min ago
Most browsers will ask if you want your passwords saved so when you're next
jumping around the web, logging in to sites is that little bit easier. Now,
you'd like think those passwords are squirreled away where no one can dig
them up, but it appears that in Chrome, it's actually very easy to find them
. Highlighted by software developer Elliott Kember, getting access to the
list of saved passwords requires only that you point the browser at "chrome:
//settings/passwords" and click on one of the saved entries. A small "show"
button will then appear next to the hidden password -- hit that and it'll be
revealed. Justin Schuh, Chrome security tech lead, has responded to various
comments on this, saying that once someone's gotten past the OS login stage
, they could theoretically find your passwords out anyway, using various
underhand means. No doubt the attention this is bound to receive will force
an update from Google that actually hides users' passwords. Until then, keep
your laptop away from any malicious friends that, given half the chance,
would wreak havoc to your Facebook account.
Filed under: Software, Google
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Via: Business Insider
Source: Elliott Kember
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