By Brian Barrett, Wired.com, August 30, 2016
The real concern is that while these browser-based password managers make life more convenient, they may offer a false sense of security.
As you navigate through Chrome, or Safari, or Firefox, or whatever your browser of choice is, you’re often given an enticing option: Would you like us to save your password? A recent browser breach is a reminder that if you answer yes, you’re taking a risk.
Late last week, the browser Opera confirmed a successful attack on its systems.