Microsoft Edge stores all passwords in memory in clear text, even when unused

Re:Microsoft Edge stores all passwords in memory in clear te... by themaninthedark on Monday May 04, 2026 @06:10PM (#48015657)

At my work we required a complex password <15 characters lower + cap, number and symbols.

Updated to Windows Hello and passkey.

Now I can use a 4 digit pin to login.

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Re:Microsoft Edge stores all passwords in memory in clear te... by mjmas on Monday May 04, 2026 @10:53PM (#48017563)

Yes, but the pin uses the TPM which allows other things like only ever allowing a low number of guesses before requiring a reset of the pin (using a password or other mechanism)

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Re:Microsoft Edge stores all passwords in memory in clear te... by themaninthedark on Tuesday May 12, 2026 @01:24PM (#48111364)

Thanks, didn't know that!

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