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Google's Password Alert is a Chrome extension designed to protect users' Google accounts from phishing attacks. This extension is particularly useful for individuals and organizations that rely heavily on Google services, including Gmail and Google Workspace users. By installing Password Alert, users can significantly reduce the risk of their Google account passwords being compromised on non-Google sites or fake login pages.

Key Features

• Alerts users when they enter their Google account password on a non-Google site
• Detects and warns about fake Google login pages
• Initializes after the user enters their password on the genuine Google sign-in page
• Operates within the Chrome browser with JavaScript enabled
• Does not store user passwords or keystrokes; instead, it stores a secure thumbnail of the password for comparison

How It Works

1. Installation: Add the Password Alert extension to Chrome.
2. Initialization: Log in to your Google account on the genuine Google sign-in page to activate the extension.
3. Protection: Password Alert will then monitor and alert you if you attempt to enter your Google password on a different site or if it detects a phishing attempt mimicking Google's login page.

Benefits

Password Alert enhances Google account security by providing an additional layer of protection against phishing attacks. It's a valuable tool for anyone using Google services, especially those who may be targeted by phishing scams or who use the same password across multiple sites.

Limitations

While Password Alert is a powerful security tool, it has some limitations. It does not protect Chrome Apps, Chrome Extensions, or incognito tabs unless specifically configured to do so. Additionally, it only protects Google account passwords and not passwords for other services.