LKalema182434 (Community Member) asked a question.
It is a security risk for a browser to store user credentials.
So is there a JS function to deny the browser to give a user options to store their password so that they can login automatically?
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Using a browser to store credentials has both pros and cons. From a usability perspective, it provides an easy way for users to employ complex, unique passwords. This is good if your user base is not particularly technically inclined or are unfamiliar with password managers.
Browsers, however, may store credentials in plaintext or with weak controls (i.e. encryption), which could expose those secrets. Storing credentials in a browser should never be done in a shared environment.
As far as I know, there is not a bit of javascript that will disable the browser's ability to store credentials. Setting the autocomplete attribute to "off" on the password (or other) input fields should prevent auto-filling in most cases. However, it is important to ensure you still support a password manager's ability to auto-fill credentials (e.g. don't disable pasting into a password field).
If you are supporting an internal policy to prevent saving credentials in browser stores, consider using group policy to disable that feature. A good overview may be found here: https://thycotic.com/company/blog/2013/09/09/securing-web-browsers-through-group-policy/
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