💻 Technology May 16, 2026 · Laurent Giret

Microsoft Edge Will Stop Loading Passwords Into Memory in Clear Text at Startup

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Microsoft Edge 148 will no longer load passwords into memory in plain text at startup. The change is already live in Edge Canary, and Microsoft pledged to do better to keep users safe.
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