Grok admits password access risk; agent browser security under scrutiny
Imaginary_Dinner2710 · reddit · 2026-08-15
A conversation with Grok reveals that agents with logged-in session access can technically read caches, cookies, and even passwords. This is identified as a major security blocker for long-term autonomous tasks. The author notes the absence of browsers that isolate session keys from sensitive data and mentions developing a prototype.
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