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seanr··on Google Chrome stores every password that you use, even in Incognito mode
http://www.chromium.org/developers/design-documents/os-x-pas...

https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95606?hl=en-GB

seanr··on US and UK spy agencies scoop up private data from 'leaky' phone apps
Back then it was.
seanr··on US and UK spy agencies scoop up private data from 'leaky' phone apps
Maps and other apps on the iPhone weren't using HTTPS in 08 (underpowered device, need to squeeze every last drop from battery). They do now however. It's not just a spy agency issue, anyone could have sniffed the unencrypted traffic.
seanr··on US and UK spy agencies scoop up private data from 'leaky' phone apps
There ought to be more emphasis that these documents are circa 07/08. HTTPS websites were an oddity back then.