Microsoft soluciona un error que le daba permisos extras a Edge

Microsoft has fixed a critical flaw in its Edge browser that allowed the automatic import of configuration settings and open tabs from Chrome. This bug caused the browser to open with data from other websites after a system update, without the user’s explicit consent, thereby violating their privacy and expectations of control over their own data. The incident, first noticed by an editor at The Verge and confirmed by numerous users, highlights a vulnerability in the management of cross-platform synchronization permissions. Microsoft clarified that although the import function exists, the state was not being synchronized correctly, showing an option as disabled while actively performing a transfer of sensitive data. This update is relevant to the fields of open data and technological transparency, as it illustrates the risks that arise when interoperability between browsers lacks clear safeguards. It reinforces the need for major technology companies to ensure that data migration is always explicit, conscious, and auditable, preserving user autonomy against the covert automation of personal information.

Source: ciudad.com.ar
Published on 2024-03-18

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