Vulnerabilities in Built-In Password Managers
Popular browsers encrypt saved data using your current operating system user account password. When a malicious file disguised as a game or report infects a computer, the script automatically decrypts the autofill database and instantly uploads card credentials and logins to a hacker's server.
How to Store Payment Information Securely
- Disable bank card auto-save in your browser's security settings
- Delete your CVV code and refuse to save payment methods on unfamiliar shopping websites
- Use independent, encrypted password managers with their own master key for online purchases
- Keep a separate digital card with a minimal balance specifically for online shopping