Has Your Email Been Compromised: Dark Web Email Scan
Check if your email is exposed on the dark web with PureVPN’s Dark Web Monitoring.
Check if your email is on the dark web.
The Alarming Truth Behind Data Breaches
Understand the real risks to your personal information.
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Why Should You Scan the Dark Web for Your Email?
Protect
Your Identity
Your email could be exposed in a data breach right now. Act fast to prevent identity theft and stop criminals from misusing your personal and financial information.
Stop
Fraudulent Activities
If your email is compromised, scammers can use it to steal your money. Immediate action is necessary to block fraudulent transactions and protect your assets.
Avoid
Account Takeover
An exposed email gives hackers a way into your online accounts. Lock them out before it’s too late by taking measures like changing passwords, enabling 2FA, etc.
Monitor
Future Exposure
Compromised emails put you at risk of repeated attacks at the hands of hackers. Protect yourself by monitoring your email regularly to catch any future threats.
How to Monitor Your Email for Dark Web Exposure
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Sign up for PureMax if you haven’t already.
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Go to Dark Web Monitoring in the PureVPN app.
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Enter your email address and other details to the monitoring list.
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After scanning the dark web, you will get notified if your email is found.
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Follow personalized recommendations to mitigate potential security risks.
Who Needs Dark Web Scans?
Whether you’re an individual or a company, monitoring the dark web for your email is crucial to prevent identity theft and data breaches.
Email Users
Dark web email scans alert individuals if their email addresses are found on the dark web, giving them a chance to secure their accounts and take steps to protect their identity.
Cybersecurity Experts
Cybersecurity professionals use dark web email scans to monitor exposed email addresses, so they can prevent any security risks to the individuals and companies they protect.
Identity Theft Victims
If your email address has already been stolen or exposed, dark web email scans help detect further misuse, allowing you to secure your accounts and stop further identity theft.
Online Buyers
Frequent online shoppers can monitor if their email addresses have been exposed using dark web scans. This way, they can prevent fraud and secure their financial data.
What to Do If Your Email Is Found on the Dark Web?
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Update your email password to something strong and unique. Consider using a password manager to generate and store complex passwords.
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Enable 2FA to add an extra layer of protection to your email. Even if someone gets your password, they will not be able to gain access without your second factor.
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If your email account uses security questions for recovery, change them to something more secure. Avoid common questions with easily guessable answers.
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Review your email’s sent folder, trash, and login activity. Look for unfamiliar messages or login locations to catch any suspicious activity early.
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Since email is often linked to financial accounts, keep a close eye on your bank accounts and credit cards for any unauthorized transactions.
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After a dark web breach, you’re at a higher risk of phishing attacks. Be wary of suspicious emails, even if they appear to come from legitimate sources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Read on to find answers to frequently asked questions about DWM
Why do I need to scan the dark web for my email?
You should conduct these scans to detect if your email address has been exposed on the dark web. By identifying this early, you can take steps to secure your accounts, change passwords, and prevent identity theft or fraud. It provides peace of mind, allowing you to react proactively rather than after the damage is done.
How does Dark Web Monitoring detect exposed email addresses?
PureVPN’s Dark Web Monitoring continuously scans the dark web to identify exposed email addresses. It looks for the email you provide in widely recognized dark web marketplaces and forums. If a match is detected, the user is promptly notified and given recommendations to protect themselves.
What should I do if my email is on the dark web?
If your email is found on the dark web, just follow the security recommendations offered by our Dark Web Monitoring tool. This could include changing your email password, enabling two-factor authentication, and reviewing account activity for any suspicious behavior.
What else can I scan with Dark Web Monitoring?
With Dark Web Monitoring, you can also scan other critical identifiers such as social security numbers, phone numbers, credit card numbers, and passport numbers.
Is my email secure once I share it for monitoring?
Once you enter your email address to our monitoring list, it is encrypted before being transmitted to our servers. Once received, it is securely stored using SHA (Secure Hash Algorithm) to provide maximum protection for your information.