Your browser seems like a safe and convenient place to store passwords. But is it the best option?

Most browsers nowadays display a “save password” pop-up whenever the user signs up for a website. This functionality is called Autofill and enables browsers to automatically populate forms and login fields with information ranging from user credentials to billing details and even credit card numbers.

Although this can seem as being convenient, it also poses a significant security concern. If your device ever gets stolen, the cybercriminal could retrieve all your saved passwords stored in the browser.