Remove Stored Passwords from Browsers

Saving passwords in a web browser can leave you vulnerable to getting all your passwords stolen in the event of a device theft or compromise. Web browsers generally offer little to no protection on stored passwords and it is not recommended to save passwords in a browser.

This article is a supplemental document from the Q4 Hackers Vs. Builders webinar. It demonstrates removing all passwords from common web browsers.
This guide is intended to assist Swinerton employees who are looking to increase password security on personal devices
It is recommended to research, choose and set up a password manager BEFORE removing all saved passwords from a browser
Currently there is no recommended password manager available on Swinerton devices

Remove All Stored Passwords from Edge

open Edge Browser and click the "..." menu in the top right
click "settings"
click "privacy, search, and services" on the left menu
Under "Clear Browsing Data" click the "Choose what to clear" button
Make sure the Passwords box is checked
Click the "Clear now" button

Remove Passwords from Chrome

Open Chrome and click the '3 bar' menu icon in the top right and click on the key icon
Turn off the "Offer to save passwords" option
Click the '3 dot' menu and choose remove on each of your passwords

Remove Passwords from Firefox

Open Firefox and click the '3 bars' menu in the top right
click settings
Choose 'Privacy & Security' on the left
Scroll down to the 'Logins and Passwords section and click the 'Saved Logins...' button
Click the remove icon for each stored password