FBI: Turn off saving passwords and history in browser

For maximum security, the FBI recommends that users do not store passwords in browsers and also allow the browser to clear its history on exit. The US government says those measures maximize privacy and security.

In addition to not retaining passwords and clearing history, users should also not accept third-party cookies and block ad tracking, the FBI says because of its Protected Voices project, which aims to protect Americans from being influenced by countries outside the US. “You can be vulnerable due to browser defaults,” the service said.

The FBI recommends the use of add-ons if they help with, for example, clearing cookies, but the service does say that users should first check whether there have been negative experiences with the add-on, for example because the software has not been trusted. .

The FBI also prefers that Americans use browsers that American companies make. “Other countries may have different laws about what data browser companies must give to governments, meaning a foreign-owned app or browser may have less legal protection than it would in the US.”