Security News > 2021 > January > Microsoft Edge gets a password generator, leaked credentials monitor

Microsoft is rolling out a built-in password generator and a leaked credentials monitoring feature on Windows and macOS systems running the latest Microsoft Edge version.

Microsoft Edge 88 now helps you improve the security of your online accounts with the password generator which suggests secure and strong passwords when updating existing credentials or signing up for new accounts.

"Microsoft Edge offers a built-in strong password generator that you can use when signing up for a new account or when changing an existing password," Microsoft says.

The new Microsoft Edge 88 version also introduces a new feature dubbed Password Monitor - in tests since March 2020 - that will alert you if your account credentials have been leaked online following a data breach.

"When any of your passwords saved to the browser matches with those seen in the list of leaked credentials, Microsoft Edge will notify you and prompt you to update your password," Microsoft says.

"And along with tracking prevention, Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, and Password monitor rolling out soon, Microsoft Edge has got your back."

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