Password Analyzing Chrome Extension
Course Instructor
Pramod Gupta
Abstract
Password security in the modern world is misunderstood by many despite it having a massive impact in our personal and professional lives. A study conducted by Forbes Advisor stated that “78% of individuals use the same password for more than one account. 52% use it for at least three accounts, and 4% use it on at least 11”. This means that if the password you are using is weak or happens to be found in a data breach, the consequences could be disastrous. One breached password could mean any number of other accounts you possess with similar information are vulnerable to being maliciously hijacked.
In order to help inform users of all backgrounds to the dangers of data breaches, I created a password analyzation tool that addresses the critical need for stronger password security. This was accomplished by developing a Chrome extension that evaluates password strength in real time and checks against known data breaches using the Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) API. Unlike basic password meters, this tool provides actionable feedback by combining complexity analysis with breach verification, while prioritizing user privacy utilizing Chrome's Manifest V.3. The lightweight design and privacy-focused approach are meant to allow access to everyday users while adhering to enterprise-level security standards.
Password Analyzing Chrome Extension
Password security in the modern world is misunderstood by many despite it having a massive impact in our personal and professional lives. A study conducted by Forbes Advisor stated that “78% of individuals use the same password for more than one account. 52% use it for at least three accounts, and 4% use it on at least 11”. This means that if the password you are using is weak or happens to be found in a data breach, the consequences could be disastrous. One breached password could mean any number of other accounts you possess with similar information are vulnerable to being maliciously hijacked.
In order to help inform users of all backgrounds to the dangers of data breaches, I created a password analyzation tool that addresses the critical need for stronger password security. This was accomplished by developing a Chrome extension that evaluates password strength in real time and checks against known data breaches using the Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) API. Unlike basic password meters, this tool provides actionable feedback by combining complexity analysis with breach verification, while prioritizing user privacy utilizing Chrome's Manifest V.3. The lightweight design and privacy-focused approach are meant to allow access to everyday users while adhering to enterprise-level security standards.
