Windows 10: Are browser settings/passwords importing safe?

Discus and support Are browser settings/passwords importing safe? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi, so I have a concern, mainly of security. I noticed that browsers can just import passwords from another browser without some authentication. For... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Herbern, Oct 27, 2023.

  1. HERBERN
    Herbern Win User

    Are browser settings/passwords importing safe?


    Hi, so I have a concern, mainly of security. I noticed that browsers can just import passwords from another browser without some authentication. For me, that is such a massive security concern. What's stopping a malicious browser that was installed importing another browser's passwords then upload it somewhere? It's all in there, mind you. I have 2FA on all my major accounts though, so less worries there but it's still a major security concern. There should be a system-wide or windows user account-wide global settings for security that absolutely prevents browser applications from communicatin

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    Herbern, Oct 27, 2023
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  2. MOXIEMOMMA
    MoxieMomma Win User

    New FF - passwords

    Hi:

    If that setting is already enabled, then I suggest as the next troubleshooting step might be Mozilla Safe Mode (not to be confused with Windows Safe Mode)):

    Troubleshoot Firefox issues using Safe Mode | Firefox Help


    • Please report back and let us know the outcome, as it will dictate the next steps.
    • Also: please tell us what AV/AM/firewall programs are you running on this system?

    Thanks,
    MM
     
    MoxieMomma, Oct 27, 2023
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  3. AGAGAG
    AGAGAG Win User
    how to import passwords from Chrome to Edge

    Are there any further steps to import passwords? I have all bookmarks and favourites in EDGE, but no saved passwords
     
    AGAGAG, Oct 27, 2023
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  4. OSCER1
    oscer1 Win User

    Are browser settings/passwords importing safe?

    oscer1, Oct 27, 2023
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