Microsoft Edge caught importing data from other browsers without permission

Microsoft may be eager for everyone to switch to the new Chromium-based version of Edge, but there are a few issues that may put people off. There have been reports that the update that adds the browser to Windows 10 is causing computers to slow down, but there are also more worrying privacy-related reports. Eagle-eyed folk installing the browser have noticed that Edge is grabbing data such as bookmarks from other installed browsers before permission has been granted to import such data. See also: The KB4559309 update for Windows 10 could be slowing down your computer Get back deleted data… [Continue Reading]