Can hackers get into your online banking?
If a hacker gains administrative access to your computer, they can potentially steal passwords stored in your web browser, as browsers must be able to decrypt them into clear-text to auto-fill forms. While many other systems store only one-way hashes—which are practically impossible to revert to the original password—browsers remain a significant point of vulnerability. To minimize risk, avoid storing highly sensitive passwords in your browser’s password manager. Instead, use a dedicated, encrypted password manager that offers stronger security protocols, and always enable multi-factor authentication whenever possible to provide an essential layer of defense even if your password is compromised.
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