Proton's encrypted password manager, Proton Pass, has received a major update . This comes in the form of a new suite of tools called Pass Monitor, which will alert users to account weaknesses and data breaches.
This is done automatically and the system will even guide users through solutions in case of a data leak from a third-party service. It also crawls the dark web and alerts people if Proton addresses, email aliases, and up to ten custom email addresses have been leaked and used for nefarious purposes. If this happens, you will receive an alert so you can take action.
Pass Monitor includes a password status feature that flags any weak or reused passwords that might need updating. The two-factor authentication inactive portion of the toolset is an additional layer of security that identifies multiple accounts that offer the option of 2FA.
Finally, the company will bring its in Pass Monitor. The service uses a combination of artificial intelligence and human analysts to detect and block account takeover attacks.
Password health checks and 2FA are available for free users, but dark web monitoring and Proton Sentinel are only for paying members. Fortunately, Pass Plus memberships are currently available. . These new tools, available on Windows, Android, and iOS, will roll out to current users in the “coming days.”
Proton is actually a fairly new player in the password security game, as a password manager. The company is most famous for its stellar VPN software, which it surpassed.
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