Microsoft is saying goodbye to passwords, at least in its Edge web browser.

Microsoft ended support for password master in Edge on June 4, 2026, in favour of Windows Hello.

The password used to secure your account is now a major risk, Microsoft warns, either on its own or even with two-factor authentication such as SMS codes. Stop using this “legacy” security, “so it won ...

This issue likely happens because a recent update can inadvertently change critical settings or cause a conflict during the synchronization process. Specifically, the update may alter your privacy ...

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

If you use Microsoft Authenticator to store your login information, it's time to take action. This month, Microsoft began deleting stored payment methods from the app, and as of Aug. 1, 2025, stored ...

Microsoft Edge has replaced master passwords with Windows Hello for accessing its password manager, enhancing security in the ...

In future Microsoft Edge browser updates, users will stop loading all saved passwords into memory at startup, reducing the risk of exposure if a device is compromised. The change comes after a ...

Microsoft researchers warn Storm‑2949 is abusing the Self‑Service Password Reset flow to hijack accounts Attackers trick victims into approving MFA prompts via phone calls, then reset passwords and ...

Microsoft says it will phase out SMS codes for personal account sign-ins, urging users to switch to passkeys for better protection against scammers.