Security News > 2023 > June > Google Chrome password manager gets new safeguards for your credentials

Google Chrome is getting new security-enhancing features for the built-in Password Manager, making it easier for users to manage their passwords and stay safe from account hijacking attacks.

The Chrome Password Manager is an integrated part of Google's services that can manage and autofill credentials on the Chrome browser and other Google software products, syncing the login information across all apps used by the same Google Account.

Although storing account credentials on the web browser makes them susceptible to theft and decryption from information-stealers, users following sound security practices can enjoy the convenience of Google Password Manager with minimal concern.

Today, Google announced five new and already available features that further empower the security of data stored in its Password Manager and set safeguards that protect users from exposure to risks.

The fourth feature promoted by Google is the ability to import passwords from other password managers, which can now be done by exporting a CVS file from the old tool and importing it on Chrome.

Finally, the Password Checkup tool that alerts users when their account credentials match known to be exposed passwords will now flag weak and reused passwords, too, on the mobile Chrome iOS app.

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