It can be hard to keep track of all your data while you’re browsing the web, but you will want to make sure that your passwords are kept away from prying eyes.
While we all like to think that our data is safe and sound, you can never be too sure. That’s why we’re going to be running through how to check if any of your passwords have been comprised with the help of NordVPN.
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What you’ll need:
- A NordPass account
The Short Version
- Open the NordPass app
- Go to Password Health
- Consider replacing any passwords that are weak or reused
- Go to Data Breach Scanner
- Follow any instructions
Step
1Open the NordPass app
NordVPN Premium users will be able to use the NordPass app to check on things like passwords and credit card information to see if it’s been spotted in a security breach.
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2Go to Password Health
From the menu near the bottom of the screen on the left-hand side, click on the heading called Password Health.
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3Consider replacing any passwords that are weak or reused
You will be told which passwords you’re using are weak or are being reused over multiple platforms. We would recommend changing out these passwords for an added level of security, especially passwords that are used more than once on different sites.
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4Go to Data Breach Scanner
Go down to the next heading called Data Breach Scanner.
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5Follow any instructions
Users without a Premium membership can still check if any of their information has been breached, but Premium users will be told immediately if it happens.
Troubleshooting
If you still have access to the account, you should change your password as soon as possible.
Virtual Private Networks are a great way to protect your privacy in many instances, though a password breach isn’t one of them. You can get a detailed breakdown of what a VPN is and how it helps protect your privacy in the attached guide.
There are a variety of ways to protect passwords, ranging from using strong unique keys for each account to avoiding clicking on infected links. You can see a full breakdown of our current advice in the attached how to secure your passwords guide.
Trusted Reviews regularly reviews most of the common anti-virus services, ranking them on key metrics including ease of use, reliability and price. You can see our results in our best antivirus guide.
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Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.
Professional conduct
We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.
