Security News > 2020 > December > Google Chrome will soon warn you when using weak passwords

To make sure Chrome users aren't utilizing weak passwords, Google Chrome's Safety check feature will alert you if your passwords were found in data breaches.

Google is now working on a new feature that will automatically detect and highlight weak passwords when performing a Safety check, as shown below.

Search for the 'weak' and enable the "Safety check for weak passwords" and "Passwords weakness check" flags.

To check your weak passwords using safety check, simply go to Settings > 'Safety Check' > 'Check Now' to perform a safety check of your passwords.

Once clicked, Google will automatically scan your saved passwords and highlight the weaker ones.

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