Google Chrome now checks for weak passwords, helps fix them

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Google has added a new feature to the Chrome web browser that will make it easier to check if their stored passwords are weak and easy to guess, exposing users to brute force attacks or password cracking attempts.
 
The new feature will be rolled out to Google Chrome users over the coming weeks after updating to version 88, promoted yesterday to the Stable channel.
 
This feature was introduced to Chrome Canary in December, hidden behind the experimental "Passwords weakness check" Chrome flag.
 
Google Chrome allows creating, storing, and filling your passwords with a mouse click while browsing the web using a built-in password manager.
 
After finding weak passwords, Chrome will allow you to change them using stronger ones that can be generated on the spot and stored for later use.
 
"We’ve all had moments where we’ve rushed to set up a new login, choosing a simple 'name-of-your-pet' password to get set up quickly," Chrome product manager Ali Sarraf said.
"However, weak passwords expose you to security risks and should be avoided. In Chrome 88, you can now complete a simple check to identify any weak passwords and take action easily."
 

Passwords weakness check (Google)

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