How To Fix Your Compromised Passwords Using Google Assistant – Guide
Google has announced four new tools for its password manager, designed to give users more control and security online. At the Google I/O talk (May 18), the company revealed a tool that allows users to quickly import passwords from other managers, as well as deeper integration with Chrome and Android. The new features are intended to make it easier for users to repair compromised passwords with one touch.
Open Google Chrome on your mobile device to fix compromised passwords. Although it may be possible to do so without Chrome, using the device’s speech recognition capabilities, it is currently necessary for this process.
Tap the three-dot icon in the top right corner of Chrome’s user interface. The icon is shaped like three vertical dots.
From the menu, choose “Settings,” indicated by a gear icon on the left.
Select the “Passwords” option from the menu, located in the middle of the page.
Google account users can verify their passwords by selecting the “Verify passwords” option at the top of the page.
Google is introducing a new security feature to its Chrome browser that will automatically check if any of the passwords saved in your Google account have been compromised. The wizard for this feature will not be immediately obvious.
People without compromised passwords can stop following the steps outlined here, as indicated by a results screen. Photos below demonstrate this. No saved passwords by Google need to be changed.
Press the “Change password” button next to any compromised passwords listed, some of which feature the Google Assistant icon, to change your password.
Google has launched a new page, “Let Google Assistant help you change your password”, which explains what happens when you select the “I Agree” button. This will give the Assistant access to URLs and content of websites where it is used, and may also involve Google storing information. If you’re comfortable with granting this level of access to the Assistant, click “I Agree”; otherwise, select “Cancel”.
Follow the Google Wizard’s instructions to change your password and securely store it in your Google account or Chrome. The Wizard will guide you through each step, confirming cookie policies for sites that require a password change and automatically saving all changes. This way, you won’t need to remember new passwords.
Final note
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