How to utilise Google Assistant to fix compromised passwords – Guide
Google Assistant is an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant that can engage in two-way conversations. It was initially developed as part of the Google Allo messaging app and its Google voice-activated speaker. ..
Google Assistant is a voice assistant that can be used on a phone or computer. It was first released in May 2017. Google has announced that Assistant will be available on cars and other devices in the future.
Google Assistant is a voice-activated assistant that can be used to search the internet, schedule events and alarms, adjust hardware settings on a user’s device, and show a user’s Google Account information. Additionally, Google has announced that the Assistant will be able to identify objects and collect visual information through the device. For example, if you have an Echo Dot and want to know what time it is in your city, you can say “Alexa, ask Google Assistant what time it is in my city.”
At CES 2018, the first smart display with assistant was announced. The first being released in July 2018. As of 2020, Google Assistant is already available on over 1 billion devices. Google Assistant is available in over 90 countries and in over 30 languages and is used by over 500 million users monthly.
How to use Google Assistant to fix your compromised passwords
Now, changing passwords can be a real challenge. Especially for those who are not so tech savvy. Google, via Chrome and its password manager, has made this a lot easier. Including introducing a security check feature, which pretty much completes the task for you. But this youngest feature, using Google Assistant to fix compromised passwords should be even easier. ..
Google has placed the feature in a similar location to Safety Check, and as of now, some may have to navigate there manually. ..
Open up Google Chrome on your mobile device. This method for fixing compromised passwords doesn’t rely on the Assistant to begin with, as noted above. So Chrome will be needed, for now, in a phone or tablet. Although it may eventually work without, as voice recognition improves, it’s important to make sure you have it installed so you can easily fix any problems that arise.
Tap the three-dot overflow icon to open a menu that includes the following: -Open a new tab -Close a tab -Delete a tab
On the right, select the “General” option. Scroll down to find and select the “Date and Time” option. Select the “Time Zone” option, and then choose your time zone from the resulting list. ..
Selecting the “Passwords” option will take you to a page where you can create new passwords. You can choose from a variety of options, such as easily remember words or easily generate new passwords using a secure algorithm.
If you have two-factor authentication enabled, you will be prompted to enter the second factor - usually a code sent to your phone - before continuing. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, Google will prompt you to enter the second factor - usually a code sent to your phone - before continuing. ..
Google is planning to fix Assistant by scanning all of your passwords for compromised ones, but it won’t be as easy as you might think. The assistant will still not be readily apparent, and you’ll need to remember different passwords for different accounts.
If you don’t have any compromised passwords, you’ll see a results screen that indicates this. As shown in our images below, you can stop following these steps here for now, if that’s the case. You don’t have any passwords, saved by Google, that necessarily need to be changed.
If you have compromised passwords, they will be listed next to a button labeled “Change password”. A part of them too feature the Google Assistant icon. Tap to select one of these buttons, for the password you want to change.
Google will redirect you to a new page titled “Let Google Assistant help you change your password”. It also details what to select the “Agree” option button will do. That is, to give the Assistant access to the URLs and contents of sites where the Assistant is used. Information can also be stored by Google, so it’s worth taking note for those who are more concerned about privacy. If you agree to allow Google Assistant to complete actions on your behalf “across all sites” in Chrome, select “Agree” button. Otherwise, select “Cancel” if you prefer not to give the Assistant so much access
To change your Google password, follow these steps:
- Open the Google app on your device.
- Type “password” into the search bar and hit enter.
- The Google app will ask you for confirmation before changing your password.
- After you accept the cookie policies for sites that require a password change, type in your new password in the “password” field and hit enter.
- The Google app will save your changes and you won’t have to remember any new passwords!
Final note
Google has released a guide on how to use its Assistant to fix compromised passwords. If you have any query or concern about this article, please do not hesitate to ask us. Additionally, please share this article with your friends and family so that they too may benefit from the tips and tricks we’ve shared here.
