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In its latest update, Google has introduced a layered security system to keep its users secure and protect them from hacking. This recent move notifies users if their passwords have been hacked. Generally, most of the passwords for Facebook, Google, Twitter etc. are already fed into the system due to the autosave feature and this can make it easier for hackers to access the information as all the information they need is already there. .
The new feature is known as ‘Google Chrome Password Checker’. This is a Google extension that will notify you about the usage of your saved passwords and the number of times they have been used. Here’s how you can know if your password has been hacked or not…
- Before using this tool, make sure that your browser is updated to Chrome 96 or later
- Open your Google Chrome and go to Settings and select ‘Autofill’ option and then select ‘Password’.
- Once this is done, select the option ‘Checked Passwords’
- These steps will help you to check and know your password history. You will also know the strength of your password or if it has ever been compromised.
How can you keep your password strong
In a recent survey conducted by NordPass, ‘password’, ‘12345’, ‘123456’, ‘123456789’, ‘12345678’, ‘1234567890’, ‘1234567’, ‘qwerty’ and ‘abc123’ are the most used in India. One of the passwords is .
To avoid security theft or hacking, each application must have a different password and it must be updated. No password should be reissued.
Password must be at least 12 characters. It can be a favorite song or mix stunners with numbers and special characters to add more security. In particular, no personal information related to passwords should be shared outside as it makes it easier for hackers to enter the system.
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