Latest News

Chrome for Android and iOS can now alert you when your passwords are compromised
Friday, July 10, 2020 IST
Chrome for Android and iOS can now alert you when your passwords are compromised

Google is improving the security and usefulness of mobile Chrome - for iOS and Android. Starting today, the mobile versions of the browser will alert you if any of the passwords you've asked it to remember have been compromised, and if so, how to fix them.
 

 
 

Not just that, but it will take you straight to the right 'change password' form after you've been alerted that the password is compromised, on whichever service you used it for. To check whether any of your passwords have been compromised, Chrome sends a copy of them to Google using a special form of encryption, that doesn't allow Google to figure out what your usernames or passwords are.
 
 
Safety Check is also coming to Chrome mobile, in a future version of the browser. This can manually check for compromised passwords, let you know if Safe Browsing is enabled, and whether the version of Chrome you're running has the latest security protections. On iOS, you will also be able to use Chrome to autofill saved login details into other apps or browsers. And to improve security on iOS, you'll get a biometric authentication prompt before Chrome fills any passwords.
 
 
Coming to Android soon is Enhanced Safe Browsing, which proactively protects you against phishing, malware, and other dangerous sites by sharing real-time data with Google's Safe Browsing service. The company says that among people who have enabled this on desktop, its predictive phishing protections lead to a roughly 20% drop in users entering their passwords into phishing websites. The downside, of course, is that now you're sharing even more real-time data on your usage with Google.
 

 
 
 
 
 

Related Topics

 
 
 

Trending News & Articles

 Article
Tata Harrier’s 7-seater Version H7X Will Be Quite Different – Report

Tata Harrier’s three-row seat version in works, details out  

Recently posted . 2K views . 0 min read
 

 Article
How to make you car as silent as a Rolls Royce inside

Rolls Royce cars are extremely luxurious. While there are many expensive pieces of equipment in Rolls Royce cars, their most relaxing feature is the silence that ...

Recently posted . 2K views . 2 min read
 

 Article
India's Top 5 Mobile Charger manufacturer Brand 2019

The following list of India's Top 5 Mobile Charger manufacture Brand 2019  

Recently posted . 2K views . 0 min read
 

 Article
Mahindra XUV300 vs Maruti Brezza, Ford EcoSport, Tata Nexon – Price

XUV300 is the latest entrant in the compact SUV segment.

Recently posted . 2K views . 0 min read
 

 
 

More in Electronics & Gadgets

 Article
Mahindra Y400 (Rexton-Based) Premium SUV Launch Details Revealed

Codenamed Y400, Mahindra's G4 Rexton based SUV will be hitting the market on November 19, to compete against the Ford Endeavour, Toyota Fortuner and the likes a...

Recently posted. 766 views . 1 min read
 

 Article
Uber Resumes Self-Driving Programme Three Days After Arizona Crash

Uber Technologies Inc put its self-using vehicles lower back on the road on Monday, voicing self-belief in its self-sufficient vehicle programme 3 days aft...

Recently posted. 732 views . 23 min read
 

 Article
The 10 Best USB Wall Chargers to Power Up Your Gear in a Flash

Plus, nine other chargers to keep your devices charged and ready to go! 🔋   Just about every piece of mobile tech these days r...

Recently posted. 840 views . 3 min read
 

 Reviews
Best Iron Brands Online in India 2018



Recently posted . 1K views . 18 min read
 

 Article
For Airtel, Vodafone Idea, a deeper shade of red is a reality

The sharp drop in telecom tariffs in the past two years, courtesy Reliance Jio, has wreaked havoc on the financial health of Indian telecom firms

Recently posted. 1K views . 1 min read
 

 Article
Now, book Indian Railways train tickets on IRCTC with Paytm and get cashback on movie tickets! Details here

The new offer by Paytm will give up to Rs 100 cashback on movie ticket bookings if you use Paytm to make the payment while booking your Indian Railways train tick...

Recently posted. 808 views . 1 min read
 

 
 
 

   Prashnavali

  Thought of the Day

If you want to achieve greatness stop asking for permission
Anonymous

Be the first one to comment on this story

Close
Post Comment
Shibu Chandran
2 hours ago

Serving political interests in another person's illness is the lowest form of human value. A 70+ y old lady has cancer.

November 28, 2016 05:00 IST
Shibu Chandran
2 hours ago

Serving political interests in another person's illness is the lowest form of human value. A 70+ y old lady has cancer.

November 28, 2016 05:00 IST
Shibu Chandran
2 hours ago

Serving political interests in another person's illness is the lowest form of human value. A 70+ y old lady has cancer.

November 28, 2016 05:00 IST
Shibu Chandran
2 hours ago

Serving political interests in another person's illness is the lowest form of human value. A 70+ y old lady has cancer.

November 28, 2016 05:00 IST


ads
Back To Top