[RikaStrom]

If you use Firefox they don’t need to crack it, your passwords can be seen in clear text (Tools- options, security, stored passwords, show passwords). More fun still your passwords and other stored text (like say your CC numbers) are stored somewhere in your profile stuff, so anybody on the machine just has to copy the Mozilla folder from your Application Data and they’ve got all your magic conveniences.

I tried this at home last night. Very not cool. "Massive security hole" just doesn't seem adequate. Thanks for posting this.

[zeugma]

I tried this at home last night. Very not cool. "Massive security hole" just doesn't seem adequate. Thanks for posting this.

Don't buy the FUD. Use the tools Firefox provides to protect your information. If you leave all your stuff in clear text without password protection, of course someone can see your stuff when they are on your computer. Personally, I think having a master password should be the default behavior, but the option is still there even if they don't force you to use it.

Use a good master password, and you'll be safe from all but the most determined adversaries.