Another thing to be cautious of is using Chrome Extensions that interact with Steemit.com. Because the keys we use are on the DOM then an extension could get that information if it was designed to do so. I am not saying they are bad and in fact I made one here. Just use caution.

However, this idea is not something new. Any software that you install on your computer has the ability to get certain information. An example would be software like 1Password Technically you have given them all your passwords to store for you and there is nothing stopping them from using any one of them. It comes down to trust and just being aware.

Just think and research before you do anything. Make sure it is an informed decision.