Security News > 2019 > February > Google’s new Chrome extension flags insecure passwords
2019-02-06 10:20
As the number of compromised and leaked credentials rises inexorably with each passing day, Google has decided to help users choose safe combinations for all their online accounts. To that end, the company has released a new Chrome extension called Password Checkup. About Password Checkup Once installed, Password Checkup appears in the browser bar. It springs into action when the user uses a username/password combination that is one of over 4 billion that Google knows … More → The post Google’s new Chrome extension flags insecure passwords appeared first on Help Net Security.
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