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HOWTO: Check Weak or Compromised Passwords

Last modified by Tahje Wade on 2025/07/03 08:18

Checking and Managing Compromised Passwords

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For Macs

To see if your passwords have been compromised on a Mac, you can use the Security Recommendations feature within the Passwords settings. This feature checks your saved passwords against a database of known leaked passwords and alerts you if any of them have

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Here's how to check and manage compromised passwords:

  1. Open System Settings: Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your screen and select "System Settings". 
  2. Navigate to Passwords: Click on "Passwords". 
  3. Sign In: You may be prompted to enter your Mac's password or use Touch ID to access your passwords. 
  4. Security Recommendations: Click on "Security Recommendations". 
  5. Review Compromised Passwords: Accounts with weak or compromised passwords will be listed. 
  6. Change Compromised Passwords: Click on an account and then click "Change Password on Website" to update it on the corresponding website or app. 

Additional link: https://support.apple.com/guide/passwords/recommendations-mchl506a0d14

Androids

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Figure 1. Mac Password Manager

Here's how to check if your passwords were leaked on your Android device using Google Password Manager: 

  1. Open Settings: Find and open the Settings app on your Android device.
  2. Search for "Password Manager": In the search bar at the top of the Settings screen, type in "Password Manager".
  3. Tap Password Manager: Select "Password Manager" from the search results.
  4. Tap "Password Checkup": Once in the Password Manager, look for and tap on "Password Checkup". 

Another option is through your Google Account:

  1. Go to Settings, and tap on Google.
  2. Tap on Manage your Google Account.
  3. Scroll left and tap on Security.
  4. Scroll down to the list and tap on Password Manager.
  5. Tap on Password Checkup.