Microsoft Edge under scrutiny for leaking URLs to Bing

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Microsoft Edge's Collections feature appears to be sending all URLs entered into the address bar to the Bing API, allowing Microsoft to monitor users' online activities. The bug was identified by a Redditor and appears to be related to an opt-out content aggregation feature in Edge. Microsoft is investigating the issue and has advised users to disable the functionality if they are concerned about their privacy. Edge has previously been criticized for its invasive privacy practices, and this bug is the latest in a series of privacy and security issues affecting browsers.
- Microsoft probes complaints of Edge leaking URLs to Bing The Register
- On-by-default Edge feature seems to be sending all the URLs you visit to Bing Ars Technica
- It’s Time to Stop Using Microsoft Edge How-To Geek
- Microsoft Edge submits nearly any visited page to Bing. Here is how you turn that off! Ghacks
- Microsoft Edge caught leaking every website you visit to Bing 9to5Google
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