In a significant move to enhance user security, Google announced on Tuesday that its dark web monitoring service, known as “dark web report,” will be available to all Google users in 46 countries, including the US and UK, by the end of the month. This update was previously exclusive to Google One membership holders, according to Fast Company.
The dark web report can be accessed through the “Results about you” page at myactivity.google.com. This feature will scan the darker corners of the internet to check if personal information, such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and email accounts, has been compromised.
This service is particularly beneficial for the millions who have been victims of hacking, information leaks, or identity theft. For instance, just a few months ago, a massive data breach affected 7.6 million AT&T customers, whose information was leaked to the dark web, prompting the telecom giant to reset passcodes for all affected users.
Google’s move aligns it with other services like Proton Mail and LastPass, which already offer dark web monitoring features to alert users if their information or passwords have been compromised.
By extending this service to all users, Google aims to provide an added layer of security and peace of mind in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.
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