How does mozilla store passwords on Unix

vichoty_at_gmail.com
Date: 08/26/05

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    Date: 25 Aug 2005 23:43:37 -0700

    Hi,

    Any documentation/info on how browsers like Mozilla store passwords on
    Unix?

    I assume the passwords must be encrypted for storage, but since the the
    passwords need to be decrypted back to clear text before sending onto
    the network, I am guessing it must be maintaining a key for the
    symmetric en/decryption. Now, how would it store the key securely, I
    wonder.

    Thanks
    Victor

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