Browser Password Managers Are Great, and a Terrible Idea

"A few years back, that wasn't the best idea, but times have changed. The world's most popular browser, Google Chrome, now has a fairly robust password management tool, as does Apple's Safari, including security options that shut down the most common criticisms of browser-based password managers. If you aren't using a password manager, and you're reusing the same few passwords with an extra capital letter or exclamation point, storing unique passwords in your browser is more secure than what you're doing."

"Improvements in Browser Password Managers Your browser's password manager isn't as secure as a commercial, third-party password manager, or so the story goes. There's some truth to that sentiment, but it requires nuance. In reality, your browser's password manager is very secure, and using it is far superior to jotting down passwords in your notes app or using the same password across websites."

Browsers now include robust password managers with features such as stronger encryption and protections that address common criticisms. Using a browser-based password manager is more secure than reusing passwords or storing credentials in plain notes. Chrome and Safari both offer password management tools with security options that mitigate many risks associated with built-in storage. Despite improvements, browser-based password managers have inherent limitations that are not fully resolved by better authentication or encryption. Commercial third-party password managers generally provide additional security and functionality beyond what browsers offer, making them a smarter choice for users seeking stronger protection and extra features.

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