This is a useful and quiet line of defense against a real challenge.

Anyone managing a Google for Work account can also make Password Alert compulsory across their domain.

The moment the employee gets an notification, the administrator will be simultaneously alerted of the same.

‘Password Alert’ Google develops its own Chrome extension to tackle phishing attacks

The biggest drawback is that Password Alert scans a password only after it is successfully submitted.

As a result, the user will only be notified after the password has been successfully phished.

Even then, a late alert will give users time to change their passwords and shut down their accounts.

‘Password Alert’ Google develops its own Chrome extension to tackle phishing attacks

Password Alert could also help strengthen the security outside of Google accounts.

We hope that the open-source scales Password Alert to provide additional security to internet users, says Kosslyn.

Todays launch is just a starting point.

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If you think Password Alert is the extension for you, it’s possible for you to download ithere.

source: www.techworm.net