How to check if your Google, Instagram passwords have leaked – NewsBytes

Google Password Manager can help you What’s the story A massive data leak has exposed over 16 billion login credentials, including usernames and passwords, for platforms such as Gmail, Instagram , and X. The stolen data was not directly hacked from these platforms but was collected over time via infostealer malware that infects personal devices and then silently extracts login information. Now, Google Password Manager can help you check if your account is compromised. Here’s how to use it. Use Google’s Password Checkup tool Google offers a handy tool, Password Checkup, to help users check if their accounts have been compromised in the recent data breach. The feature is integrated into your Google Account and the Chrome browser. It compares your saved passwords with known data leaks and then flags any compromised, reused, or weak passwords. How to use it on desktop To use the tool on any desktop browser, visit passwords.google.com and sign in to your Google Account. Then, click on the ‘Password Checkup’ option to start the scan. This will let you know if any of your passwords have been compromised in the recent leak. Checking on Chrome To use Password Checkup in Google Chrome, click on the
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