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Google Chrome user reports major privacy concern with Microsoft Edge – here’s what went wrong
A Google Chrome user has reported a major security concern with Microsoft Edge, a second web browser he uses.
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The user wrote the report in Google support website where he complained that his saved Google Chrome passwords were exported to Microsoft Edge without his consent.
While he reported the case as a Chrome problem, the support told him it was an issue with Microsoft Edge.
Microsoft Edge’s privacy breach
The export of saved passwords on Chrome happened without the user opting to share or export his data to Microsoft Edge.
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Although he disabled the “Import browser data from Google Chrome on each launch” feature after discovering the problem, this did not change anything, as the feature was automatically re-enabled. He stated further that:
“…and I can see all my passwords saved in the Microsoft Wallet within Edge. This is extremely troubling, as my passwords are critical for securing my online accounts, and their unauthorized transfer poses a significant security risk.”
In response, Google support said this was not an error from Google Chrome, but instead one from Microsoft Edge. The support wrote saying:
“This isn’t really a chrome issue. Its Edge not respecting your settings/privacy and importing your data regardless.”
A need for correction
Security is a major concern for computer users, especially for those who use the internet.
With Microsoft Edge exporting stored passwords on a different browser without consent, there is an urgent need for correction to avoid escalation.
More users could be experiencing the same challenge but may not have noticed it yet, and you should be wary if you use these two browsers.
Meanwhile, Microsoft Edge has been working on improving its user experience. It added new browser extensions to the Android app last month, making it more versatile as one of the few browsers that offer extensions on mobile.
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