Google Chrome Will Alert You If Your Password Is Compromised On Android & iOS

www.androidheadlines.com ^ | October 07, 2020 | Sagar Naresh

[fireman15]

In a recent development, starting today, Google Chrome on Android or iOS is getting a new password alert feature that will alert the users when their passwords are compromised. This is to up the security and usefulness of the browser up a notch.

Google has been one of the tech giants that has focussed majorly on providing security-related features to its users. And the latest feature aims in providing to quickly take action when your passwords are compromised.

Notably, this Chrome password alert feature will also help the users to fix them. This will not only get the users on their feet to change their passwords, but it will also tell the users which service has compromised your password.

This Google Chrome password alert feature is very effective for modern-day users. Moreover, in order to check if your passwords are compromised, Chrome will send Google a special form of encryption.

Besides, Google will not be able to figure out what your usernames or password are. But it can be a bit time-consuming to check how to change your password.

Additionally, Google will be adding support for ".well-known/change-password" URLs, which takes the users directly to the change password form to quickly take action.

[fireman15]

I do not use Chrome on a regular basis. I have couple accounts that work well with it.

I do not use Google as my primary search provider. I do not visit sites that seem shady. I use a VPN. I use anti-malware and anti-tracking plug-ins and programs. If my passwords are compromised as Chrome says the breeches were not likely because of my browsing habits using a PC,

[fireman15]

I believe the most vulnerable devices that I own are Android tablets and phones. For those who do not know Android is Google. According to Edward Snowden iPhones are no better:

https://youtu.be/0k9fE8PpIzs