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Microsoft Defends Edge Passwords in RAM, but the Design Is Raising New Questions
Microsoft says Edge storing saved passwords in plaintext in memory is expected browser behavior, but the disclosure is intensifying debate over how convenience and security should be balanced.
Key Takeaways
- A researcher found that Edge keeps saved passwords in plaintext in memory during use.
- Microsoft says the behavior is expected and relevant only if a device is already compromised.
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