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Am I being stupid for saving my Web site log-in credentials in my browsers?

Sep 21, 2012 9:20AM PDT
Question:

Am I being stupid for saving my Web site log-in credentials in my browsers?


I've been wondering about this for a while but haven't asked before.
For some Web sites like banks, online e-mail, and shopping sites that
I use frequently, my log-in and passwords are saved in the browser. It
saves me time and frustration, but is it risky? I have log-in names
and passwords saved in Firefox and on Internet Explorer, but only on
my computer at home. Some of these sites have my home address and
credit card information on them. Am I being careless and stupid by
using this feature in browsers? Are there other things I should do to
stay safe if I use this feature? Is this sensitive information easy
for others to retrieve, maybe in my history or cookies? If it's
unsafe, why would these Web browsers prompt people to save these
credentials for you anyway? Thanks for sharing any insight you may
have to my questions.

- Submitted by: Sarah C. of Atlanta, GA

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oh oh
Sep 30, 2012 8:47PM PDT

Well, I also save my passwords on my personal computer. My e-mail password, logins to a few online stores, and social networks. However, really really important things like banks and stuff I never save my passwords.

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Right On!
Oct 1, 2012 3:45AM PDT

You can also get the tools right from CNET's download site. Working in an enterprise and having to deal with lost passwords, these tools are great. In the hands of a burglar or hacker, not so great.