If you store your passwords in your browser, it can fill your credentials on websites within the browser itself. (If you're an Android user, Google Password Manager also syncs to your device and works across any browser or app.) But if you use multiple browsers or want to log into apps on your iPhone or PC, you'll have to manually copy and paste your password from the browser into those form fields—not ideal, from a standpoint of both convenience and security.
Browser password managers are more vulnerable to security risks
As Wired points out, the more serious problem isn't encryption, but rather the risk inherent in storing passwords in a high-value account that could be targeted—either by someone who gains access to your device or as part of a takeover attempt, such as a phishing or credential stuffing attack. This creates a single point of failure, and if someone gets into your Google account or your browser of choice, your passwords for everything else are also compromised.
Use a dedicated third-party password manager instead
The solution is to opt for a dedicated password manager that works across platforms and devices and offers a layer of protection outside of your browser. There are many excellent password managers to choose from, including free services like Bitwarden and privacy-focused Proton Pass (which also has a decent free tier). The best password managers also have features like secure file storage, encrypted credential sharing, and data breach monitoring, making them useful tools in your privacy and security arsenal.
Of course, even a browser password manager is better than nothing at all, if the alternative is to reuse the same easy-to-remember credentials across your accounts. (It's also likely your reused passwords don't meet basic security standards and can be easily guessed.) Password storage in Chrome, Firefox, and other browsers do reduce the friction of shifting to strong, unique passwords for your accounts, and that alone is a solid step. But a third-party password manager is a superior choice if you're willing to invest a bit of time and energy into setting it up.
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