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Microsoft Edge stores all saved passwords in cleartext in memory, even when they are not being used.

TechnologyData SecurityPrivacyMay 5, 2026score 0.263 posts · 1 replies across 1 instances
Multiple posts from @[email protected] report that Microsoft Edge loads all saved passwords into memory in cleartext, even when not in use, and Microsoft claims this behavior is intentional and will not be fixed. The issue raises concerns about data security and privacy.

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Microsoft Edge stores all saved passwords in cleartext in memory, even when they are not being used.
Parent: TechnologyEntity: Microsoft EdgeImpact: negativeDate: May 5, 2026Target: Microsoft Edge's password storage method

Source posts

@[email protected]
Microsoft Edge loads all your saved passwords into memory in cleartext — even when you’re not using them; Microsoft will not fix, says the behavior is "by design" https://mander.xyz/post/51532642
4 boosts · 0 favs · 1 replies · May 5, 2026
#cybersecurity
@[email protected]
Microsoft Edge loads all your saved passwords into memory in cleartext — even when you’re not using them; Microsoft will not fix, says the behavior is "by design" https://mander.xyz/post/51532645
1 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 5, 2026
#technology
@[email protected]
Microsoft Edge loads all your saved passwords into memory in cleartext — even when you’re not using them; Microsoft will not fix, says the behavior is "by design" https://mander.xyz/post/51532644
1 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 5, 2026
#cybersecurity