Google has announced the expansion of its Dark Web Report feature to Google One subscribers in India, further enhancing the security measures available to users. The dark web, notorious for facilitating clandestine activities and cybercrimes due to its anonymity, has been a hotspot for hackers engaging in illicit trade of sensitive personal information. With this new feature, Indian users will be empowered to monitor and safeguard their personal data within the hidden recesses of the Internet.
The Dark Web Report has already proven its value by earlier adoption in the United States this year, marking a significant step forward from its previous exclusivity to Premium 2TB plan subscribers. It’s evident that personal information, encompassing details such as names, birth dates, phone numbers, and email addresses, can be exploited for criminal activities ranging from identity theft to financial fraud. The Google Dark Web Report is designed to detect instances where users’ personal information surfaces on the dark web, providing them with timely notifications to take necessary precautions against potential threats.
Enabling the dark web report option allows users to input and select the specific information they wish to monitor within their profile. If any compromised data is identified on the dark web, the tool promptly alerts the affected user and offers guidance on securing the exposed information. While regular Google users can perform a one-time dark web check for a single email address, the continuous tracking and real-time alerts feature is exclusively available to Google One members.
Google One members can utilize the Dark Web Report to ascertain whether their name, date of birth, up to ten email addresses, and ten phone numbers are at risk on the dark web. Additionally, they have the option to activate real-time monitoring, which provides immediate updates on new findings, along with recommended actions and support. Beyond merely flagging compromised information, the Dark Web Report also pinpoints associated details found in hacking attempts and data dumps, aligning them with the user’s private data stored in their monitoring profile. Rest assured, Google adheres to stringent privacy standards in managing the data stored within a user’s monitoring profile, and users retain the flexibility to delete or deactivate tracking whenever they deem necessary.
As the digital landscape becomes increasingly complex and threats more sophisticated, Google’s expansion of the Dark Web Report to its Google One subscribers in India serves as a proactive step to empower users in safeguarding their personal information against the shadowy corners of the Internet.
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