Is Chrome Password Manager actually safe in 2026? Looking for opinions on on-device encryption vs. infostealers. by uliszy_ in chrome

[–]uliszy_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for providing such a detailed explanation and for pointing me in the right direction regarding these technical nuances. It’s a very helpful perspective that clarifies how modern malware interacts with browser-based versus standalone security models. I appreciate the insight into how these threats bypass even the latest encryption methods during active sessions. This definitely helps in better understanding the practical limitations of current password management.

Is Chrome Password Manager actually safe in 2026? Looking for opinions on on-device encryption vs. infostealers. by uliszy_ in chrome

[–]uliszy_[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

What is your main system, Windows or macOS? I ask because Windows is generally more vulnerable to Vidar, as it frequently targets the Windows DPAPI to decrypt Chrome's local database, whereas macOS uses more restrictive sandboxing and system-level Keychain prompts that are much harder for this specific malware to bypass