epricedright Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 Is it safe to let your computer remember passwords for websites? Given the recent hack, I was questioning what is safe and what is not. If a hacker got into my PC, bypassing my Windows & Router Firewalls, would those passwords be safe if they were saved? I use the Mozilla Firefox browser now and upon going to a secure site, a pop up always ask if I would like Firefox to remember that password. I've always replied no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adallak Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 Is it safe to let your computer remember passwords for websites? Given the recent hack, I was questioning what is safe and what is not. If a hacker got into my PC, bypassing my Windows & Router Firewalls, would those passwords be safe if they were saved? I use the Mozilla Firefox browser now and upon going to a secure site, a pop up always ask if I would like Firefox to remember that password. I've always replied no. I do not let the computer store passwords for websites requiring credit card info. I use Opera. The saddest thing in life is wasted talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonA Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 I don't let my browser (any browser) store passwords for anything. I can usually remember all my passwords, but I do store them in a freeware program called PINS: http://www.mirekw.com/winfreeware/pins.html Jason(2001 STS, White Diamond) "When you turn your car on...does it return the favor?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 Is it safe to let your computer remember passwords for websites? Given the recent hack, I was questioning what is safe and what is not. If a hacker got into my PC, bypassing my Windows & Router Firewalls, would those passwords be safe if they were saved? I use the Mozilla Firefox browser now and upon going to a secure site, a pop up always ask if I would like Firefox to remember that password. I've always replied no. Nothing stored on a computer with internet access is ever completely safe. You could use password storing programs for convenience but keep in mind that you probably don't know the creator of the program. I have a buddy that builds a backdoor on every program or website he creates. Sometimes low tech is the best method for password storage. Memorize it and keep a paper copy in a lock box or a safe. "Burns" rubber " I've never considered myself to be all that conservative, but it seems the more liberal some people get the more conservative I become. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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