Password: How to check whether the password has been hacked or not, what to do if the account is hacked?

No security is foolproof in the digital world. Your login credentials can fall into the wrong hands without warning, potentially exposing your personal information. However, if your password has been leaked, it's easy to identify it. Here, we're providing detailed information about some useful tools. This article also explains what to do if your password has been leaked.

Google Password Checkup
You can check for password leaks in the Chrome and Android ecosystems. It provides information on breaches, reuse, or weak passwords. To do this, click "Manage Your Google Account" in your profile section in the right corner. Go to the Security section and find information about your password status, where you've logged in with it, and more. You can also check your password by going to your password manager.

Google One Dark Web Report
You can find out if your personal information is already present online. This tool scans dark web sources and gathers credential information. To do this, go to the Security section and click "Dark Web Report" and turn it on.

You can get real-time information from Apple's iCloud Keychain password monitoring. It works on iOS and macOS. You can also find out about password leaks through third-party tools, such as https://haveibeenpwned.com/. You just need to type in the email address and it will provide information about the breach.

What to do if your account is breached:
Change your password. Create a new and strong password. Enable two-factor authentication.
Review your account activity and history. Avoid using the same password everywhere.
Check your recovery information. Keep your phone number and email address correct and secure.
Don't use the same password repeatedly. Keep it updated. Make it complex.

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