How Passwords Get Compromised
Have you ever checked on your passwords and noticed a warning that they’ve been compromised? One compromised password can put all your credentials at risk, but how does this happen? Your passwords may be showing as...
Passwords are your first line of defense against cyberattacks, and a password manager is your all-in-one tool for managing, storing, changing, and protecting passwords.
Modern browsers usually have their own versions of a password manager, but there are many problems with built-in password managers. For starters, they can conflict with non-browser-based password management software you may concurrently have, causing login issues or even security contradictions. Secondly, browser-based password managers simply aren’t as secure because they’re contained within your browser, and therefore are not encrypted vaults. Browsers can be hacked and personal information (including those passwords) can be exposed.
A multi-device password manager like Keeper is the better choice for keeping things secure and managed properly. Standalone password managers are free from any threats to your internet browser. They offer their own security protocols to keep things under lock and key.
How to Get Google Chrome to Stop Saving Your Passwords
Google Chrome is one of the most widely-used web browsers out there. Its amazing features and speed keep users coming back for more. However, its password management feature still isn’t up to par with password managers. Some users struggle to turn off Google password save, as Chrome will often save passwords automatically. If you’re planning to acquire your own password management software, stop Chrome from asking to save passwords first.
To do this, follow these instructions:
For Windows and Mac Users:
For Android and iOS Users:
If you’ve already saved passwords into Chrome, you can make the moving process easier with Keeper. Keeper allows you to migrate passwords from Chrome into its password manager quickly and easily for a seamless transition.
Even after you’ve migrated your passwords, you should manually delete every password saved to Chrome. This makes for a better user experience and fewer login conflicts with websites. You don’t want more than one password manager going at once.
Keeper will handle your autofill password feature from now on, so you want to delete your passwords from Chrome altogether.
Ditch the less secure browser-based password manager & store your passwords in Keeper's encrypted vault.
How to Make Firefox Stop Asking You to Save Your Passwords
Next to Chrome, Firefox is a leader in internet browsing. Millions of Android, Mac, iOS, and Windows users still use Firefox across the globe. Turning off password save is easy. Follow these steps to delete your passwords from Firefox:
For Windows Users
For Mac Users
For Android Users
For iOS Users
How to Stop Safari From Asking to Save Your Passwords
Safari is a browser that’s used on Mac and iOS devices. Here’s how to stop Safari from saving passwords and delete your saved passwords.
Mac Users
iOS Users
Microsoft Edge
This sleek and fast web browser is a favorite default browser for many Windows users. Here’s how to turn off password management in Microsoft Edge.
For Windows & Mac Users
iOS Users
Brave Web Browser
Brave is a relatively new, fast, and secure web browser for both Mac and Windows users. Here’s how to turn off password management.
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Did you know that passwords are some of the most frequently stolen pieces of personal information? Once a hacker has access to one or more of your passwords, they can wreak havoc on your personal life, your public records, financial stability, and even your very identity. Identity theft is a true problem in the US, accounting for millions of victims and billions in damages every year. The first step to reducing these numbers is choosing better passwords and password management habits.
A good password shouldn’t contain any personal information like names and addresses, nor should it be any of these 25 commonly-stolen passwords. Personal information is usually the first thing hackers or hacking software will try, and if you’re using birthdays and addresses or recycling passwords, you’re only making things easier for them.
By securing your passwords, you’re providing an extra layer of security for your digital identity. Don’t make the mistake of thinking identity theft can’t happen to you! It can happen to anyone, and poor passwords increase the likelihood that it will happen to you.
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How Do Password Managers Work?
A good password manager provides a safe, secure location to store and manage your passwords. Services like Keeper offer a password “vault” where your passwords and the online accounts they’re linked to are kept. This encrypted “vault” is accessed by a master password and even provides extra features like secure file storage.
From the vault, you can change or update your passwords without having to manually navigate to each site to do so. This saves time and headaches and also ensures that you’re not missing any websites. Browser password managers simply can’t offer the same level of security, versatility, and practicality that a professional password management software can.
Most password managers also include a password generator. If you’re struggling to come up with unique passwords, simply click a button, and the manager generates a secure password for you. You can autofill the password into new accounts or directly into the login page.
The Bottom Line
Your browser’s password manager might be convenient, but it’s far from secure. If your browser becomes compromised, your entire password vault could be at risk. Your financial, personal, and even government information and identity could become potential victims of a breach. That’s why it’s a better idea to use a password manager like Keeper.
Keeper stores passwords safely and securely, generates secure passwords, and can even store your payment information like credit and debit cards. Secure file storage means sensitive documents also get the same level of protection, so you can stop worrying about your information finding its way into the ether of the dark web.
It’s time to take control of your password management and stop wasting time with faulty browser managers. An investment in your passwords is an investment in your personal security and identity.