Security News > 2022 > February > Google Chrome to allow users to add notes to saved passwords

Google is testing a new Chrome feature that allows users to add notes on passwords saved in the web browser.

The new feature was spotted by a Reddit user on Google Chrome Canary, which is an experimental future version three releases away from the stable branch, currently at version 98.

This feature will allow users to edit an existing saved password to add additional information, such as email addresses associated with the account, security questions/answers, or other information that may be required when logging in or using the site.

Google is currently testing this feature with a subset of users as it is not appearing in all browsers tested by BleepingComputer.

Even if an infostealer grabs the list of passwords stored in Chrome, it will not help them bypass multi-factor authentication that users may have configured on their account.

If a user saves MFA backup codes or other sensitive information in the notes field, it could allow a threat actor increased access to accounts.

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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-to-allow-users-to-add-notes-to-saved-passwords/