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Microsoft Edge just killed its master password, here's what unlocks your saved passwords now

Microsoft Edge removes the Custom Primary Password for its built-in password manager. Edge now uses Windows Hello or OS/device authentication to protect saved passwords. Windows Hello biometrics can't ...
PC World

Edge’s Master Password is gone. Your face now protects your passwords

Microsoft Edge has eliminated its Master Password feature, now requiring Windows Hello biometric authentication (fingerprint, face, or PIN) to access saved passwords ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft ends Authenticator password autofill, moves users to Edge

Microsoft has announced that it will discontinue the password storage and autofill feature in the Authenticator app starting in July and will complete the deprecation in August 2025. The decision is ...
Forbes

Microsoft Says Edge Password Security Vulnerability Is ‘By Design’—Is It Time To Switch To Chrome?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...