Microsoft Has a New Trick for Keeping Your Password Safe - Lifehacker

Your PC’s password is not something to be shared lightly.

The first is an alert that pops up whenever you use your Windows login password with another website.

If the site you’re “logging into” is actually a phishing site, hackers will now know your PC’s password, but even a legitimate site can experience a password leak.

Microsoft is trying to discourage you from keeping your passwords in apps like Word or Notepad, since they don’t offer the same protection as a true password manager.

In order for them to work, you’ll need to log into your computer with your Windows password instead of Windows Hello.

Next, open the Start menu > Settings > Privacy & security > Windows Security > App & browser control > Reputation-based protection settings.

The other options to focus on are “Warn me about password reuse,” and “Warn me about unsafe password storage.” Turn on both and you’ll receive alerts whenever you enter your password in an unsafe app