Don’t worry — this is a common issue and usually easy to fix!
“This Password Has Appeared in a Data Breach”
What This Means (In Plain English)
Your browser has detected that a password you saved has been leaked in a known security breach. Someone else may know this password.
Common Causes
- •A website you have an account with was hacked
- •You used the same password on multiple websites
- •Your password was too simple or common
How to Fix It — Step by Step
- 1
Change the password for this account immediately.
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Go to the website's settings and look for "Change Password" or "Security".
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Create a new, strong password that you have not used before.
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If you used this same password on other websites, change it there too.
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Consider using a password manager to create and store unique passwords.
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Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on the account if available.
How to Prevent This in the Future
Use a different password for every website. Use a password manager to help. Enable two-factor authentication wherever possible.
Still stuck? Don’t worry!
If the steps above did not solve the problem, ask a trusted friend or family member for help, or contact us and we will do our best to assist you.