So today I was signing into Gmail and they asked for a new password because they determined my current password was weak.  I know my password is sort of weak but there are more than 6 characters and it is a mix of letters and numbers.  So there are 3 things that strike me as weird.

1 - I wasn't sure if it was someone phishing

2- My wifes password is super weak if mine is weak

3- The Google tool asking for the new password rates your password (weak, strong etc...).  I typed in my old password and it said was strong.  Confusing i know.

So I had my wife sign into her account to see if this was just implemented and she was not asked for a new password.  The only thing I can think of is the hack at Twitter was recent, which I do use.

Also I was forced to change it.  Now way around it that I could find. 

Anyone else getting this request?