Microsoft Outlook can see your SMTP credentials
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=deOpen linkView original on lemmy.world
Official English version: https://www.heise.de/news/Microsoft-lays-hands-on-login-data-Beware-of-the-new-Outlook-9358925.html
Imma wait for someone to fact check this, but holy cow that’s messed up. Thank god I only use thunderbird
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Ok that would explain why they need the credentials.
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.
Same here I use Thunderbird but I guess my work password is exposed
What if you use the other bird?
Credentials. So your password, which shouldn't be seen in clear text by Microsoft.