So I was reading over some postings about Javascript. One I found that was most interesting was one about using javascript to display passwords as plain text. You need to have access to the computer the passwords are stored on though. When firefox stores your passwords, they are accessible through using the “show passwords” option. However, IE encrypts them in a secure file in order to protect them from prying eyes. However, apparently that can be remedied by the use of some crafty javascript. Here’s the link to the story:
The question was raised not by someone who wanted to hack into a relative/friend’s computer, but a mother who’s son had died. She needed access to his passwords and needed assistance. Good to know.
Also i found this link with an extensive library of java resources:
