Visual Hashing
Changes the background of password entry fields to a four-color visual hash.
What is Visual Hashing?
'Visual Hashing' is an innovative Chrome extension designed to improve online security. It automatically converts password entries into a unique four-color visual hash or 'fingerprint'. This feature is refreshingly simple and effective in reducing typing errors during password entries, and over time, users can quickly associate their passwords with the corresponding color pattern which enhances recollection and security.
Stats
Rating:
4.76
(29)
Creation date:
2013-01-22
Risk impact:
Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Size:
187.39K
URLs:
Website
Stats date:
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Summary
After you install this add-on, you'll be able to see a four-color visual "hash" in password inputs all around the web. The hash will update as you type.
You can think of the hash as being your password's "fingerprint." Over time, you'll remember the colors associated with each password, which will prevent you from mistyping your passwords.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Very helpful
- Cool feature
- Memorable
Cons
- Difficult to memorize colors for many websites
Most mentioned
- Very helpful extension
- Genius idea
Recent reviews
Amazing idea, I'm totally using this concept in my game engine. Well done.
Awesome...very helpful
Nice work, very helpful!
Safety
Risk impact
Visual Hashing is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Visual Hashing is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
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