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Google passwords saved security ratin12/12/2023 ![]() ![]() When you attempt to login, the password you type in is encrypted again and compared with the entry in the file that stores your passwords. This encrypted password is then stored in the passwd or shadow file. They use a one-way encryption algorithm to encrypt your passwords. This is very different from the passwords saved in Unix-like OS's where the saved password can never be seen in plain text. I refrain from mentioning them here, simply carry a search if you want to find them.Ĭoming back to my original query, can a Google employee see my password? Since I can view the password using a simple button, definitely they can be unhashed (decrypted) even if encrypted. There are many more (including this one at this site), mostly along the same line, points, counter-points, huge debates. How to Steal Passwords Saved in Google Chrome in 5 Simple Steps: Teaches you how to actually perform the act mentioned in the previous two when you have.You can steal password from somebody if you have access to the computer account. ![]() Chrome’s insane password security strategy: Mostly along the same line.There is even a response from Chrome browser security tech lead about the first issue. Nothing mentioned about the central storage security and vulnerability. Your passwords being stolen by someone who has access to your computer account. Do you save passwords in Chrome? Maybe you should reconsider: Talks about.Searching over the Internet revealed several articles/messages. Now, my simple question is, can a Google employee see my passwords? Since the password is available anywhere, the storage must in some central location, and this should be at Google. These are available where ever you are once you log in to your Google account.You don't need to (memorize and) input those long and cryptic passwords.I understand that we are really tempted to save our passwords in Google Chrome. ![]()
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