GOOGLE EXPANDS CHROME AUTOFILL TO PASSPORTS AND LICENSES, BUT IS IT SAFE?

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Google Chrome now supports autofill for sensitive documents like passports and driver's licenses, with encryption and user consent. However, security experts warn that this centralizes critical identity data in a vulnerable location, contradicting cybersecurity advice against storing such info in browsers. Malware like Shuyal Stealer targets browser-stored credentials, and Chrome autofill data isn't stored securely. Security teams should advise against storing sensitive IDs in autofill, enforce policies to restrict this in workplaces, monitor for info-stealer malware, and recommend dedicated password managers with stronger encryption instead of browser storage.