This new Proton Pass feature might get you to switch from your password manager

Proton Pass's new Pass Monitor security feature.

The first thing I install on any new device, whether it's a smartphone, tablet, or computer, is a premium password manager, even if that device comes with one preloaded. I've explained time and time again how crucial it is to have a service like 1Password or Proton Pass.

Password managers save all your credentials securely, so you don't have to reuse the same bad password for everything from Netflix to Facebook and your bank accounts. They can also easily generate strong passwords, and they support two-factor authentication (2FA). The best part is you only have to remember one strong password to get into your password manager account. Then, you can use the app to automatically enter login credentials for all your other accounts.

But no matter how much I write about these apps, I'm sure many people would prefer to just reuse passwords with multiple digital properties. Others might ditch password managers and try to remember every single password. I was one of those people before I made the switch all those years ago.

That's why I think Proton Pass's new Pass Monitor security feature might be just what the doctor ordered for users who have yet to really embrace these apps. It can also help those people who are too lazy to change weak passwords in favor of stronger ones.

As you can see in the company's announcement, Pass Monitor will search the dark web for leaked login credentials. It'll also look at your passwords and tell you which ones you should replace because they're too weak. The Swiss software developer just added the feature, and Pass Monitor will roll out to all Proton Pass users, including customers on the free version.

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