Protect yourself by monitoring the dark web for your personal information and leaked data
Data breaches have exposed billions of records. There's a high probability your email, passwords, or personal information are already circulating on dark web marketplaces and forums.
The dark web is a hidden part of the internet where stolen data, credentials, and personal information are bought and sold. This guide explains what dark web monitoring is, why it matters, and how to protect yourself.
The dark web is a portion of the internet not indexed by search engines, accessible only through special browsers like Tor. It hosts both legitimate privacy-focused services and illegal marketplaces where stolen data is traded.
Dark web monitoring alerts you when your data appears on dark web marketplaces, giving you time to take protective action before criminals exploit it.
Check if your email appears in known data breaches. Free and reputable service by security researcher Troy Hunt.
Limitation: Only shows publicly disclosed breaches, not active dark web sales
Chrome extension that alerts you if saved passwords were compromised in breaches.
Limitation: Only checks credentials saved in Google Password Manager
Mozilla's breach monitoring service, powered by Have I Been Pwned data.
Professional dark web monitoring services actively scan dark web forums, marketplaces, and private channels for your data.
Experian, LifeLock, Identity Guard—focus on financial data and SSN monitoring
Cost: $10-30/month
Privly, DeleteMe, Privacy Bee—monitor dark web + data brokers + social media
Cost: $30-100/month
Update passwords for all accounts using the compromised email/password. Use unique, strong passwords for each account.
Add 2FA to all critical accounts (email, banking, social media) to prevent unauthorized access even with leaked passwords.
Contact Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to freeze your credit reports. Free and prevents new accounts being opened in your name.
Check bank statements, credit card transactions, and credit reports monthly for unauthorized activity.
If fraud occurs, report to FTC at identitytheft.gov and file police report for legal protection.
We monitor dark web marketplaces, forums, Telegram channels, and private paste sites for your data 24/7
Get notified within hours when your email, passwords, SSN, or other PII appears on dark web
Step-by-step instructions on what to do when your data is compromised
Professional plan includes $1M identity theft insurance and restoration services