Microsoft backtracks on Edge storing your passwords in plaintext RAM

Updated on May 18th, 2026: While Microsoft originally said the plaintext password behavior was a deliberate design decision, the company has now changed its tune. Starting with Edge version 148, the browser will no longer keep all passwords loaded in unencrypted form. Original story from May 5th, 2026: If you tend to save your passwords in your browser, you need to be more careful. A security researcher from Norway has uncovered a serious vulnerability in Microsoft Edge that shows passwords are ...