Microsoft admits storing passwords in plain text in Edge browser

Microsoft confirmed that its Edge browser stores passwords in plain text in configuration files, a deliberate practice according to the company.

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This storage method raises security concerns among users and cybersecurity experts.

Microsoft did not provide detailed technical justification for this unencrypted approach.

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