Chrome extension warns you if your password has already been leaked | Security

PassProtect is a free extension for Chrome that warns you if your passwords have already been exposed in a data leak on the Internet. The application was developed in partnership with the website "Have I been pwned?", Which allows to know if the user has already had any leaked online credential data. The ideal tool to find out if your passwords are secure as you access your accounts on websites through the browser.

Check out, in the following tutorial, how to install and use the extensive PassProtect on your PC. The walkthrough was performed in the browser version for macOS, but the tips are also valid for Windows computer users.

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Chrome extension lets you know if your passwords are leaked Photo: Zngara Lofrano / dnetcChrome extension lets you know if your passwords are leaked Photo: Zngara Lofrano / dnetc

Chrome extension lets you know if your passwords are leaked Photo: Zngara Lofrano / dnetc

Step 1. Access the extension download page in the Chrome Web Store and select the option "Use in Chrome";

Install the extension on Chrome Photo: Reproduo / Helito BijoraInstall the extension on Chrome Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora

Install the extension on Chrome Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora

Step 2. Then, confirm the installation on the "Add extension" button;

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Confirm the installation of the extension Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora

Step 3. After installing the extension, you will see the PassProtect extension icon in the upper right corner of the window, next to the browser address bar. This indicates that the application is working correctly;

PassProtect extension icon Photo: Reproduction / Helito BijoraPassProtect extension icon Photo: Reproduction / Helito Bijora

PassProtect extension icon Photo: Reproduction / Helito Bijora

Step 4. Now, whenever you log in to any website, a warning will be displayed if the password used has already been leaked. Select "I understand" to close the message and change your password. Another tip is to use Chrome's code generator to create strong passwords.

Notice informs you if the password used has already been exposed Photo: Reproduo / Helito BijoraNotice informs you if the password used has already been exposed Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora

Notice informs you if the password used has already been exposed Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora

Ready! Take advantage of the tips to make sure the passwords you use are secure.

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