Passwords and accounts

Password managers, browser logins, session cookies and two-factor: what thieves go after and how to lock it down.

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Passwords and accounts

Is ChatGPT safe? What it keeps and who can read it

Is ChatGPT safe? What ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini keep, what never to paste, and how stolen logins and spying extensions expose your whole chat history.

· 7 min read
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Passwords and accounts

Is it safe to save passwords in your browser? Honest answer

Is it safe to save passwords in your browser? Encrypted, yes, but a stealer running as you can reach them. Browser vs password manager, and how to switch.

· 9 min read
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Passwords and accounts

What to do if your passwords were stolen by malware

What to do if your passwords were stolen by malware: from a clean device, secure email, bank, sessions and 2FA, then freeze your credit and report it.

· 10 min read
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Passwords and accounts

Can hackers bypass 2FA with stolen cookies? How to stop it

Can hackers bypass 2FA with stolen cookies? Yes: the thief arrives logged in. How to spot a hijacked session, sign out everywhere and lock it down.

· 9 min read