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Encryption algorithm used for passwords database & sync

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user1430639
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Hi there, 1. What is the encryption algorithm used by Firefox to store saved passwords locally ? 2. What is the encryption algorithm used by Firefox to store synced passwords on Mozilla's servers ?

I am talking about Firefox 57+ A master password has been set.

Thank you.

Hi there, 1. What is the encryption algorithm used by Firefox to store saved passwords locally ? 2. What is the encryption algorithm used by Firefox to store synced passwords on Mozilla's servers ? I am talking about Firefox 57+ A master password has been set. Thank you.

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Mkll
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See the documentation on this page: https://wiki.mozilla.org/CloudServices/Sync

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user1430639
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Nothing on that page - maybe one of links? Also, nothing there on LOCAL encryption.

On forums only some info about deprecated and insecure 3DES but nothing more...

Mkll
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https://wiki.mozilla.org/Services/Sync/Specs

cor-el
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See:

user1430639
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So it is still using 3DES - that is too bad :(