Google has a tool that allows you to check if your personal information has been exposed on the Dark Web. This is a part of the Internet that is not indexed by conventional search engines like Google. This section of the network is characterized by its high level of anonymity and its inaccessibility through common web browsers.
In fact, to access the Dark Web, it is necessary to use specialized software such as Tor (The Onion Router), which is responsible for hiding the identity and location of the user through a network of volunteer servers that encrypt and bounce communications.
Dark web is used for legitimate purposes, such as secure and anonymous communication in countries with high censorship, privacy protection for journalists, activists or whistleblowers. However, it is also known for hosting illegal activities, such as the sale of illicit substances, forged documents and cybercrime services.
In this article, you will learn how to access this Google tool to find out what personal information about you exists on the Dark Web and thus be able to protect your privacy.
Find out if your information is on the Dark Web
Google’s tool for uncovering personal information leaked on the Dark Web is a free tool that is accessible to all users with a Google account.
Google’s free Dark Web Report lets you receive alerts and guidance if your Gmail account is exposed on the Dark Web. If you want to analyze more information, you’ll need a Google One subscription and you can receive a notification every time your name, social security number (US only), date of birth, address, email address (up to 10), and phone number (up to 10) are found on the Dark Web.
Of course, only the information you choose to monitor will be taken into account when searching for matches on the Dark Web. In fact, you are the one who controls everything that is monitored at any time by editing your monitoring profile.
If you care about your cybersecurity, you should learn how to check the “Dark Web Report” as follows:
How to use Google’s Dark Web Report
To do so, follow these steps:
-Go to the website https://one.google.com/ from your computer or mobile device.
-A menu of options will appear.
-Select the “Dark web report” option.
-Press “Try Now” and then perform the corresponding query.
– Click “Run Scan” to complete the process and the system will give you the result in a matter of seconds.
-This way you will be able to know if your email address or any other personal information is compromised and you will take the necessary measures to protect yourself even more.
