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How to detect compromised passwords on iPhone and iPad
While Apple’s security monitoring will alert you if your account appears in a known data leak, your iPhone or iPad may not inform you until you use the password to log in to an account. For those with apps and accounts rarely logged into, it’s a good idea to check your iOS device’s security recommendations to see if there are any pending security risks. You can find out if your saved passwords have appeared in a data leak on your iPhone and iPad with the same method below:
Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.in Settings, navigate and tap on “Passwords.“Enter your passcode, Touch ID or Face ID.
Under “AutoFull Passwords,” check if the “Security Recommendations” have found any security risks. A number will appear to notify you of how many risks have been spotted. Tap on “Security Recommendations.“Your iPhone or iPad will list the accounts that have been compromised and have passwords appear in a known data leak. Tap on “Change Password on Website.”
A pop-up window will appear leading you to the website where you can change your password.
The Passwords menu also lets you see all the passwords for different accounts currently saved. You can immediately delete a password for any website by tapping on the account. There are plenty of ways to keep your private information safe from prying eyes. Windows 10 has a secret anti-ransomware feature that you should switch on, and you can check if your email addresses have been involved in data breaches using Have I Been Pwned?. Plus, if you’re getting sick of spam calls, iPhone and Android phones can permanently stop spam calls.
