In the
February
JofA
, I responded to a reader’s query about how to set his Internet browser
so it would store selected Web site passwords. Several readers took me
to task for failing to issue a warning that such a practice can be
risky. I concede the practice is risky, but it’s a trade-off against
convenience. However, I certainly would never set my browser to store
passwords in a laptop, which is mobile and therefore more vulnerable to
loss and public exposure. And there are some passwords, such as bank and
security account codes, that always should be kept as secure as
possible. So be advised.