Compromised Password Alerts

Although there are some great standalone password managers available on the App Store, the fact is that most people don’t use them, so Apple has decided to beef up the security in iOS 14’s own built-in password manager to at least provide some basic features that will help you improve the strength and security of your passwords.

Now, not only will you be able to store passwords in your iCloud Keychain, but a trip into the new Passwords section in the iOS 14 Settings app will alert you to security risks where your passwords are concerned, including those passwords that are easily guessed, reused on multiple sites, or have appeared in major data breaches. You’ll be able to see a description of the problem in each case, along with recommendations for fixing it and even a direct link to change it where it’s possible to do so.