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Attackers Expose Plaintext Passwords of 46k Myspace Users

A shocking data breach has exposed the plaintext passwords of 46,000 Myspace users, putting their online security at risk. This alarming leak, linked to a 2021 security incident, also reveals email addresses and other sensitive credentials.

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Microsoft Edge Exposes Saved Passwords in Plaintext

Microsoft Edge's password management has a concerning vulnerability: it loads all saved passwords into browser memory in plaintext at startup, making it easier for hackers to steal credentials on compromised systems. This is in stark contrast to other Chromium-based browsers like Google Chrome and Brave, which only decrypt passwords when needed.

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