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Hans India
21-05-2025
- Hans India
Chrome to Auto-Update Weak Passwords with One Click, Says Google
If you've been guilty of sticking with weak passwords like "password", 'abcd' and "1234",Google is now stepping in to help — automatically. At the Google I/O 2025 developer conference, the tech giant unveiled a new Chrome feature that will allow users to automatically update weak or compromised passwords on supported websites. Built into Google Password Manager, this enhancement goes beyond simply flagging insecure passwords — it can now fix them in a single click. 'When Chrome detects a compromised password during sign-in, Google Password Manager prompts the user with an option to fix it automatically,' the company shared in a blog post. 'On supported websites, Chrome can generate a strong replacement and update the password for the user automatically.' The aim is to remove friction from the process of improving password security — a task many users tend to procrastinate. 'If we tell you your password is weak, it's really annoying to actually have to change your password,' said Parisa Tabriz, Vice President and General Manager of Chrome, during a pre-I/O briefing. 'And we know that if something is annoying, people are not going to actually do it. So we see automatic password change as a win for safety, as well as usability.' Importantly, Google reassured users that Chrome will never change a password without their explicit approval. The browser will only act once the user agrees, keeping full control in their hands. 'We're very much focused on keeping the user in control of changing their password,' Tabriz emphasised. The auto-change feature is not entirely new — Google had previously introduced it through its Assistant on Android. But bringing the tool directly into Chrome means significantly broader access and ease of use, especially for those relying heavily on desktop or browser-based logins. This move highlights Google's continued efforts to improve both usability and security in everyday digital experiences. According to the company, the feature will be rolled out later this year, and in the meantime, developers are being encouraged to prepare their websites to support this update. The integration will not only help users stay safer online but will also enhance how password managers and login systems interact, ensuring a smoother, more secure internet for everyone.
India Today
21-05-2025
- India Today
Google Chrome will now automatically change your bad passwords, just like 1234 and done
Are you guilty of setting weak passwords and dreading the effort to update them across websites? Google is stepping in to help. At its I/O 2025 developer conference, the company announced a new Chrome feature that will automatically change weak or compromised passwords on supported websites because in 2025 – 1234 will not just cut it. Google revealed that this new feature is built upon Chrome's existing Google Password Manager, which already flags unsafe passwords. However, with this new update, the Password Manager will go a step further. Instead of simply alerting users to problems like "1234" or "password", Chrome will offer to fix the problem in one click — automatically generating a strong password and updating it on the user's Chrome detects a compromised password during sign-in, Google Password Manager prompts the user with an option to fix it automatically,' the company noted in a blog post. 'On supported websites, Chrome can generate a strong replacement and update the password for the user automatically.' According to Google, the goal is to solve a common issue: most users know they should use strong, unique passwords, but often avoid the hassle of changing them — even when warned.'If we tell you your password is weak, it's really annoying to actually have to change your password. And we know that if something is annoying, people are not going to actually do it. So we see automatic password change as a win for safety, as well as usability,' said Parisa Tabriz, Vice President and General Manager of Chrome, in a pre-I/O Google highlights that automatic password changes will not happen without the user's consent. The company noted that Chrome won't modify any password unless the user explicitly agrees to it. So while the browser is smart enough to catch vulnerabilities and handle replacements, it will never do so silently or without permission. 'We're very much focused on keeping the user in control of changing their password,' Tabriz the automated password change feature isn't entirely new — Google previously introduced it via Assistant on Android. However, integrating it directly into Chrome will make the tool significantly more accessible and widely will roll out the feature later this year. Right now, Google is encouraging developers and websites to prepare for this functionality by implementing the necessary changes for the update. These tweaks will make it easier for browsers and password managers to interact with login systems more efficiently.
The Verge
20-05-2025
- The Verge
Google Chrome will be able to automatically change your bad passwords
Google is going to let Chrome's password manager automatically change your password when it detects one that is weak, the company announced at its Google I/O conference. 'When Chrome detects a compromised password during sign-in, Google Password Manager prompts the user with an option to fix it automatically,' according to a blog post. 'On supported websites, Chrome can generate a strong replacement and update the password for the user automatically.' Google is announcing the feature at Google I/O so that developers can start to prepare their websites and apps for the change ahead of when it launches later this year. Chrome's password manager can already tell you if you have an unsafe password. 'But if we tell you your password is weak, it's really annoying to actually have to change your password,' Parisa Tabriz, VP and GM of Chrome, said in a briefing ahead of the event. 'And we know that if something is annoying, people are not going to actually do it. So we see automatic password change as a win for safety, as well as usability. Overall, that's a win-win for users.' I asked if Chrome might automatically change passwords on a regular basis so they're never outdated, but Tabriz says that Chrome won't change a bad or compromised password without user consent. 'We're very much focused on keeping the user in control of changing their password.'
Business Insider
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Google browser chief tells judge only Google can run Chrome, Bloomberg says
Parisa Tabriz, the browser's general manager, said Google is the only company that can offer the level of features and functionality that its Chrome web browser has, Leah Nylen of Bloomberg report, citing comments made as part of the Justice Department's antitrust case in Washington federal court. 'Chrome today represents 17 years of collaboration between the Chrome people… Trying to disentangle that is unprecedented,' Tabriz said. The Justice Department has asked that Google be forced to sell its Chrome browser and share some of the data its collects to create its search results. Stay Ahead of the Market: Discover outperforming stocks and invest smarter with Top Smart Score Stocks. Filter, analyze, and streamline your search for investment opportunities using Tipranks' Stock Screener.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Google's browser GM to court: Google is the only company that can run Chrome, calls the very idea to sell it ... as rivals come with price tag
Google contends that its widely used Chrome web browser is uniquely intertwined with other Alphabet Inc. services, making it the only entity capable of offering its current level of features and functionality. This assertion, according to a report in Bloomberg, was made by Parisa Tabriz , Chrome's general manager, during her testimony Friday (April 25) in the ongoing Justice Department's antitrust case against the tech giant. Why only Google can run Chrome browser Speaking in Washington federal court before Judge Amit Mehta, who is presiding over a three-week hearing to determine remedies for Google's illegal search market monopoly, Tabriz emphasized the extensive collaboration involved in Chrome's development. "Chrome today represents 17 years of collaboration between the Chrome people and the rest of Google," she stated, adding that "trying to disentangle that is unprecedented." Tabriz explained that several key Chrome features, such as its safe browsing mode and password compromise alerts, rely on shared Google infrastructure that extends beyond the browser itself. "I don't think it could be recreated," she asserted. Her testimony came in response to the Justice Department's proposed remedies, which include forcing Google to sell off its Chrome browser and share some of the data it uses to generate search results. The DOJ has also asked Judge Mehta to prohibit Google from paying for search engine defaults, a ban that would encompass Google's AI products like Gemini, which the government argues benefited from the company's search monopoly. Google's Chrome is the dominant browser globally, holding an estimated 66% market share as of March, according to Statcounter. While based on the open-source Chromium Project, which receives contributions from companies like Meta and Microsoft, Google maintains proprietary control over Chrome. Chrome supports rival AI platforms Tabriz also discussed Google's efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into Chrome. She noted that users can currently add extensions for OpenAI 's ChatGPT and Perplexity AI, and that Gemini is presently the default AI assistant within the browser. "Most browsers are experimenting with AI and launching features," she said, pointing to Microsoft's integration of its AI Copilot into Bing and Edge. Internal Google documents revealed the company's ambition to evolve Chrome into an "agentic browser" capable of automating tasks like form filling, research, and shopping using AI agents. In a 2024 email, Tabriz envisioned "a future of multiple agents, where Chrome integrates deeply with Gemini as a primary agent and one we'll prioritize and enable users to engage with multiple 3P agents on the web in both consumer and enterprise settings." Google Chrome browser will sell for more than $50 billion, say rivals Meanwhile, Gabriel Weinberg, CEO of privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo, reportedly testified earlier in the week said that Google's Chrome browser could fetch a price "upwards of $50 billion" if put on the market. Weinberg described this as a "back-of-the-envelope" calculation based on Chrome's extensive user base, noting it was beyond DuckDuckGo's acquisition capacity. This valuation exceeds a previous estimate of around $20 billion by a Bloomberg Intelligence analyst. The significant potential price tag could pose a challenge for any companies interested in acquiring Chrome should Judge Mehta order a divestment. Executives from AI firms OpenAI and Perplexity had earlier expressed potential interest in purchasing Chrome if such a mandate were issued. The ongoing hearing will determine the extent of the remedies Google will face following the court's ruling on its search monopoly.
