password manager is secure?

[q53649]

q53649 last edited by leocg

Hello
I'm new here and have been using the Opera browser for a while. I have a few questions about the security of passwords that I save in Opera.
My questions:
How secure is Opera's password manager?
Are the passwords encrypted?
Where are the passwords saved, on the computer or online on a server?
mfg

[susanm]

susanm @q53649 last edited by

@q53649 All password managers that are built-in to the browser are vulnerable to exploits if you have malware on your computer. But if your computer is "clean" the Opera password manager is as secure as any other browser.

The passwords are stored locally.

But you can also choose to have them uploaded (with an extra password to encrypt them) to the Opera servers for the convenience of them then being available on other devices or computers with Opera.

Syncing password to the Opera server is nice, but it is essential to have a strong password for the sync, and again, be careful about potential malware or bad extensions.

Personally, I don't store my banking and other financial passwords in the Opera password manager.

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @q53649 last edited by

@q53649 It was already answered a few times

The security is the same as any Chromium based browser.

The passwords are encrypted using your OS login credentials.

[q53649]

q53649 @susanm last edited by

@susanm
Thanks for the info.
Do you have an online safe for passwords?
mfg

[susanm]

susanm @q53649 last edited by

@q53649 yes, I use Bitwarden. It has a good reputation and works for me. It is my definitive password database for everything.

[q53649]

q53649 @susanm last edited by

@susanm
Thanks for the info. I think I will also register with an online safe. There are too many passwords these days.
mfg