Microsoft Edge loads all your saved passwords, decrypted and in plaintext, into memory at startup. Google Chrome doesn’t—is it time to switch browser?

Here we go again, as Microsoft targets Chrome users. Republished on September 18 with a new infostealer warning for Chrome and Edge users, as passwords, cookies and payment data are stolen from PCs.

Though Microsoft claimed that storing plaintext passwords in memory was by design, the company has changed the behavior to better protect your passwords.

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which operates under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has issued a “high-risk” security advisory for Microsoft ...

The holiday season is now behind us, and Microsoft is returning to its normal operation mode. On January 9, Microsoft released the first preview build for Windows 11 in 2026, and now, Microsoft Edge ...

Microsoft Edge previously stored user passwords in unencrypted plaintext in computer memory, creating a significant security vulnerability that allowed local attackers to easily access saved ...

Microsoft Edge users have a new update to download and install. Microsoft released version 147.0.3912.98, a minor update for Edge 147, to address various security issues and fix a bug with the browser ...

Microsoft Edge is once again facing a major security issue and the Indian government has done its bit by alerting users about the risks linked to the latest problem. The security agency, Indian ...

Yesterday was Patch Tuesday for Microsoft, which means tons of security updates across the company’s products and services. Specifically, 107 new security vulnerabilities have been patched. Microsoft ...

Apple is working overtime to add AI throughout macOS, while Microsoft is committing to improve Windows 11 for everyday use.