Microsoft Edge Enhances Security by No Longer Storing Passwords in Plaintext

Microsoft Edge previously loaded all passwords from its built-in password manager in plaintext during browser startup and retained them in memory. The browser no longer stores passwords in cleartext within the browser process following a recent update. No specific timeline, technical details, or CVE identifiers were provided regarding the change. The modification aims to enhance security by preventing plaintext password exposure in memory. The update affects the Microsoft Edge browser, though no exact version or release date was mentioned.