{“lastseen”:”2025-11-05T14:05:13″,”description”:”Google has rolled out a new autofill feature for Chrome that goes beyond storing just your passwords, addresses, and credit card numbers. The new \\”enhanced autofill\\” can now stash your driver’s license, passport details, VIN, or license plate information. Sounds convenient, right? \\n\\nBut just because you can, it doesn\u2019t mean you should.\\n\\nLet\u2019s face it: filling out government forms or travel bookings online is a pain. Anything that saves a few minutes\u2014or spares you from hunting down your passport at the back of a drawer\u2014feels like a win, especially if Chrome can neatly autofill those fields. And yes, Google promises encryption, explicit permission for autofill, and manual activation only if you want it.\\n\\nBut let\u2019s think this through. Is storing your most personally identifiable information\u2014like government-issued IDs\u2014in the market-dominant browser a good idea? Because that\u2019s what Chrome is.\\n\\nChrome’s market share (over 73% at the time of writing) makes it the internet\u2019s biggest bullseye for criminals. Whether you\u2019re using the enhanced autofill or the regular one, browser-based storage schemes are relentlessly hunted by password stealers, infostealers, and other types of malware.\\n\\nAnd let\u2019s not forget phishing attempts. Maybe having to dig through your drawer while you think about why a website needs that information isn’t such a bad thing after all.\\n\\nSure, Chrome encrypts autofill data, only saves your info with permission, and asks for confirmation before pasting it into a form. You can also ramp up security with two-factor authentication (2FA) and a Chrome sync passphrase. But when cybercriminals get the right kind of access (by stealing a browser session, finding an unlocked device, or getting you to install a rogue extension), your sensitive information is in danger. And with what Chrome can now store, that could mean your identity.\\n\\nChrome\u2019s enhanced autofill promises a smoother online ride, but the consequences of storing government IDs in your browser could outweigh the perks. Cybercriminals love a big target\u2014and with Chrome\u2019s popularity, the bounty only grows. When the reward for a criminal is your passport, driver\u2019s license, or identity, convenience should come second to caution.\\n\\nThankfully, someone decided it was a good idea to turn off this feature by default, but if you want to check, here’s how to find it:\\n\\n * Open Chrome.\\n * In the main Chrome menu, click on **Settings**.\\n * Under **Autofill and passwords** , select **Enhanced autofill** if present.\\n\\n\\n\\n## Better alternative: password managers\\n\\nWe would advise that if you must store this kind of information digitally, use a password manager. These tools are built for secure storage\u2014they\u2019re audited for security, separate from browser processes, and don\u2019t automatically serve up your data to any site that happens to have the right input fields.\\n\\nStick to a dedicated password manager and stay in control of what\u2019s stored and where it gets filled out. Remember: the less a browser knows about your life, the safer you are when someone eventually tries to break in.\\n\\n**Other recommendations:**\\n\\n * Make sure your browser is up to date.\\n * Use a real-time up-to-date anti-malware solution with web protection.\\n * Use two-factor authentication or passkeys to enhance the security of your important accounts.\\n\\n\\n\\n* * *\\n\\n**We don ‘t just report on threats – we help safeguard your entire digital identity**\\n\\nCybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. 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