Dark Web Monitor

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What is the dark web?

The dark web is a secret, heavily encrypted part of the internet that attracts those who prize anonymity above all else, including criminals and hackers.

The surface web

The part of the internet that is open to everyone and indexed by search engines. Many people believe that the surface web is the internet, when in reality it barely covers 10% of all existing web content.

The deep web

Legitimate but walled-off parts of the internet that are not indexed by search engines, such as email accounts and online banking pages. The deep web is several hundred times the size of the surface web.

The dark web

Encrypted anonymous websites within the deep web that can only be accessed using special tools, such as Tor (The Onion Router). The dark web has marketplaces for drugs, illicit services, and personal information.

Is your information on the dark web?

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Here’s the hard truth — there’s a good chance that at least some of your personal information is already on dark web sites. Data breaches happen every year, some leaking hundreds of millions of user profiles. This includes information from social media, online banking, shopping sites, government institutions, healthcare clinics, and even internet forums.

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Private individuals

Identity theft — to commit crimes or phishing attacks in your name

Phishing scams using stolen information to gain your trust

Account lock-out — hackers break in with your password and change it

Credential stuffing (breaking into other accounts with the same password)

Is dark web monitoring safe?

Yes, there are generally no dangers associated with using a dark web monitoring service — dark web scans won’t tip off criminals that you’re onto them or make you a target for cyberattacks. In fact, using SafeConnect Dark Web Monitor feature is much safer and more efficient than trawling the malware-ridden dark web on your own.

Is dark web monitoring needed?

Yes, because it takes only one compromised account to penetrate even sophisticated digital security systems. New data breaches surface every day, sometimes years after the fact, and it can be too late to protect yourself by then. With SafeConnect Dark Web Monitor, you will be notified about stolen credentials as soon as they appear on the black market. Just enable it in the NordVPN app and let it quietly protect you while you work, browse, or play online.

What should I do if my information is on the dark web?

If you find your credentials for sale online, you should immediately change the affected account’s password. If you’ve reused passwords across multiple accounts, make sure to change them to avoid credential stuffing attacks. It’s also a good idea to enable MFA for extra protection. If you find leaks with financial information, such as your credit card number, contact the relevant institutions to take appropriate measures — banks can block credit cards or mark your profile as compromised to prevent unauthorized transfers.