Microsoft Edge Secure Network has begun to invite some users to test

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Microsoft has previously revealed that the Microsoft Edge browser will have a built-in secure network function, which can help users encrypt information to prevent leakage. This feature has begun to be tested for users of the Canary channel, but currently, Microsoft only invites a tiny number of users to participate in this new feature test. When the user is selected for testing, a secure network logo will appear in the menu, click to activate, and then automatically assign addresses and enable encryption.
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A secure network is essentially an encrypted tunnel. When the encrypted tunnel is successfully connected, any website that a user accesses is encrypted without fear of man-in-the-middle hijacking attacks. If a user connects to free wireless and then connects to an encrypted tunnel, all of them are encrypted. It is difficult for hackers to initiate a man-in-the-middle attack in this case. At the same time, after using the encrypted tunnel, the actual IP address of the user will not be known by the website, which means that the advertising network cannot track individuals through the IP address. So the conclusion is that it can not only improve security but also avoid the leakage of private data. Of course, Microsoft only provides 1GB of traffic for free and must pay for it.

Microsoft’s secure network backend is provided by CloudFlare, and when a user tries to connect, Microsoft assigns the user the nearest and fastest encrypted tunnel server. CloudFlare will save a small amount of data for 25 hours. This data does not involve user privacy. After more than 25 hours, the data will be permanently cleared. Of course, if users are very concerned about privacy, it is recommended to read the Microsoft Terms of Use, which details what information Microsoft and partners collect.

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