The risks of identity theft to consumers are obvious. "This stored data is unencrypted text and accessible if your computer or hard drive is stolen or is infected with malware." "By default Google Chrome stores (web) form data, including data entered on secure websites, to automatically suggest for later use," says Feinman. Last July, NSS Labs analyzed the privacy mechanisms built into Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome and Safari and found Chrome offering the poorest privacy protection.ĬyberTruth has contacted Google spokeswoman Leslie Miller for comment Miller says she's looking into it. This is the second finding of a profound Chrome shortcoming in three months. "This should frighten any consumer or business using Google Chrome."Ĭhrome is the world's third most popular web browser with a 16% market share Firefox has a 19% share and Internet Explorer holds a 58% share, according to Net Applications. "Private information is being served on a silver platter for any criminal industrious enough to gain access," says Identity Finder CEO Todd Feinman.
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