c/privacy · by Luckyfriend222@lemmy.world · 2y

Microsoft Outlook can see your SMTP credentials

https://www-heise-de.translate.goog/news/Microsoft-krallt-sich-Zugangsdaten-Achtung-vorm-neuen-Outlook-9357691.html?_x_tr_sl=de&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=de

Sorry I don't have an english version of this article, this is the best source I could find for it.

https://www-heise-de.translate.goog/news/Microsoft-krallt-sich-Zugangsdaten-Achtung-vorm-neuen-Outlook-9357691.html?_x_tr_sl=de&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=de

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8 Comments

plague_sapiens@lemmy.world · 25 pts · 2y

Official English version: https://www.heise.de/news/Microsoft-lays-hands-on-login-data-Beware-of-the-new-Outlook-9358925.html

Kidplayer_666@lemm.ee · 21 pts · 2y (5 replies)

Imma wait for someone to fact check this, but holy cow that’s messed up. Thank god I only use thunderbird

skullgiver@popplesburger.hilciferous.nl · 16 pts · 2y (1 reply)

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XTornado@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 2y

Ok that would explain why they need the credentials.

Luckyfriend222@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 2y (1 reply)

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.

youngGoku@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y

Same here I use Thunderbird but I guess my work password is exposed

cheese_greater@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y

Thunderbird

What if you use the other bird?

m_r_butts@kbin.social · 9 pts · 2y

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FeelzGoodMan420@eviltoast.org · 2 pts · 2y (1 reply)

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Itsamelemmy@lemmy.zip · 5 pts · 2y

Credentials. So your password, which shouldn't be seen in clear text by Microsoft.