Before now, Chrome could identify stolen logins using a plugin called Password Checkup, but this is the first time the function has been baked into the browser.
Firefox also has a similar tool in the form of Firefox Monitor, which lets you check for data breaches by entering an email address, and can monitor multiple email addresses and send you a warning if any of them appears in a new data breach in the future.
As The Verge explains, Google has also improved phishing protection in Chrome, helping you avoid entering usernames, passwords and personal information into fake versions of genuine websites.
Previously, Google had used a database that was updated every 30 minutes, but attackers change their domains so quickly, the company has decided to switch to a real-time model that it believes will stop 30% more phishing attacks.
It's not foolproof though, and phishing attempts are becoming increasingly sophisticated, so it's wise to consider protecting your accounts with multi-factor authentication wherever possible.
It's also a good idea to install a free password manager, which will store all your logins in an encrypted vault and can help you create more secure passwords that are different for every site, so if one account is breached they won't all be vulnerable.
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