Edge sends image you view online to Microsoft and raises privacy concerns
Microsoft Edge, the popular web browser, is once again raising privacy concerns amongst its users. The browser was already under scrutiny for leaking URLs to Bing API a couple of months ago. Now, it has been discovered that Edge is sending every picture viewed online to Microsoft.
Edge has a built-in image enhancement tool that can improve clarity, sharpness, lighting, and contrast in images on the web. While the feature sounds exciting, the browser now warns that it sends image links to Microsoft instead of performing on-device enhancements.
This is a big privacy concern as images may reveal a lot about a user, and this setting is enabled by default. To ensure that Edge is not sending every picture viewed online to Microsoft, users can follow these simple steps:
- Launch Microsoft Edge and open its main menu.
- Go to Settings Privacy, Search, and Services.
- Scroll down and toggle off Enhance images in Microsoft Edge.
By following these steps, users can ensure that their privacy is protected while using Microsoft Edge. It is important to stay vigilant and take necessary steps to protect personal information online.
