Microsoft says Edge’s plaintext password behavior is “by design”

	Microsoft says Edge’s plaintext password behavior...

A researcher found Edge loads saved passwords into computer memory when it starts, making them easier to steal if a device is already compromised.

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Posted: May 8, 2026 | By: Wissen Schwamm

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Microsoft says Edge’s plaintext password behavior...