Microsoft is preparing to introduce a new version of the built-in password manager for its Edge internet browser.
Currently under development, the new password management feature will let users manually add credentials to their list for the first time.
At this point, Microsoft Edge forces users to visit a site, sign in, and wait for the browser prompt. By introducing a manual fallback, Microsoft will minimize the friction associated with adding passwords in bulk.
The ability to manually add account credentials was first introduced in an early access version of Chrome, which is built on the exact same Chromium engine as Edge. Microsoft seems to have relied on this foundation to bring functionality to its service.
It's unclear precisely when the feature will be fully released to the public, but today it's available to members of the Edge Canary channel in the Profile menu.
Microsoft Edge Password Manager
Microsoft first introduced the password management feature in its flagship browser in the first month of last year, giving users a simple alternative option to full-fledged services like LastPass and Dashlane, which cost around €XNUMX a year.
The idea was to provide users with a cost-effective way to limit the danger of credential stuffing, wild force attacks, and identity theft.
However, recent reports suggest that it may still be inadvisable to save your account credentials in your internet browser, rather than employ a dedicated service.
According to security firm AhnLab, Redline data-stealing malware is capable of both evading antivirus software and stealing passwords and other sensitive data from its victim's browser.
In a recent accident, an infection resulted in the compromise of a corporate network after the VPN credentials of a remote employee's internet browser were stolen.
From a cybersecurity perspective, while saving unique passwords in Microsoft Edge is better than embedding the same password across multiple accounts, it shouldn't be seen as a perfect solution.
Via WindowsLatest