Microsoft Outlook can see your SMTP credentials
Microsoft Outlook can see your SMTP credentials
Das neue kostenlose Outlook ersetzt Mail in Windows, später auch das klassische Outlook. Es schickt geheime Zugangsdaten an Microsoft.
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Sorry I don't have an english version of this article, this is the best source I could find for it.
Official English version: https://www.heise.de/news/Microsoft-lays-hands-on-login-data-Beware-of-the-new-Outlook-9358925.html
23 0 ReplyImma wait for someone to fact check this, but holy cow that’s messed up. Thank god I only use thunderbird
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16 0 ReplyOk that would explain why they need the credentials.
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Yeah I am open to anyone who can prove this wrong/correct. I saw it and thought it needs sharing. I am more than willing to ask forgiveness afterwards :-) Luckily I too only use Thunderbird.
10 0 ReplySame here I use Thunderbird but I guess my work password is exposed
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Thunderbird
What if you use the other bird?
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Glad my work password is distinct from anything else I use. Wake me up when Evolution has a problem.
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4 2 ReplyCredentials. So your password, which shouldn't be seen in clear text by Microsoft.
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