'Password reuse only sharpens this problem': Browser-based password storage isn't as safe as you think these top tips from the experts show how it
should be done

Date:
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Description:
Many users store their passwords exclusively in the browser, creating a huge opportunity for threat actors.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter NordPass survey of 7,800+ users found 4050% still store passwords in browsers for convenience This practice leaves credentials exposed to malware, account compromise, or device theft, especially with password reuse Experts urge switching to passkeys or
dedicated password managers with zeroknowledge encryption for stronger protection Most consumers still store their passwords in the browser ,
despite the cybersecurity communitys repeated cries over the risky practice.

Recently NordPass, a company building a password manager , polled 7,861
people in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, and the US, on their password storing habits, and learned that the vast majority (between 40% and 50%) save their secrets just in their browser. "Convenience and ease of use dominate as the top two drivers, confirming that browser password saving is overwhelmingly a comfort-driven behavior with cost and passive auto-save prompts playing a secondary but consistent role," says Karolis Arbaciauskas, head of product at NordPass and its parent
organization, Nord Security. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: Password managers are a better option Whenever a user creates, or types in a password, the browser would offer the option to store it. However, if the device is infected with malware, if the browser account gets compromised, or if someone gains access to the computer, these passwords can easily be
stolen.

To make matters worse, NordPass says that many users set the same passwords across numerous services, creating a digital house of cards that collapses if just one account is breached. You may like My 5 top tips for choosing a good password Im a password expert and these are my top five tips for picking the right password manager 82% of IT pros report a web-based security incident in past year BYOD, SaaS tools, and remote work policies all play a part in security resilience

For years now, the cybersecurity community has been recommending either the use of passkeys, or a password manager for more secure storage. NordPass says that a small percentage of respondents combine between browsers and password managers, in which the latter is more used as a backup option. However, that backup will do little good if the browser is compromised.

"Browser-based password managers are certainly a better choice than simply reusing or slightly altering the same password everywhere. However, dedicated password managers offer distinct advantages, such as encryption based on zero-knowledge architecture. This means all data is encrypted on your device before it ever leaves your computer or smartphone, ensuring that not even the developers can access your passwords let alone anyone else," says Arbaciauskas. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners
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