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How safe is it to use Firefox's "Ask to save logins and passwords for websites" facility? Is it safe enough to use for my bank and credit card websites?

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How safe is it to use Firefox's "Ask to save logins and passwords for websites" facility? Is it safe enough to use for my bank and credit card websites?

How safe is it to use Firefox's "Ask to save logins and passwords for websites" facility? Is it safe enough to use for my bank and credit card websites?

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Only if this is on a password protect login user account otherwise there would be problems.

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I've seen criticism that Firefox's encryption -- which is applied when you use a Master Password -- is not nearly as strong as third party products, so if you do not have good physical security of your computer, you might consider using a trustworthy add-on instead.

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Separate Security Issue: Update your Flash Player or remove it using these links; http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-windows.html Uninstall Flash Player | Windows http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-mac-os.html Uninstall Flash Player | Mac

Note: Windows users should download the ActiveX for Internet Explorer. and the plugin for Plugin-based browsers (like Firefox).

Note: Windows 8 and Windows 10 have built-in flash players and Adobe will cause a conflict. Install the plugin only. Not the ActiveX.

Flash Player Version: Version 31.0.0.122

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Direct link scans current system and browser Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, Win IE . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only> +++++++++++++++++++ See if there are updates for your graphics drivers https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration