In response to the growing number of data breaches, Proton Mail offers a feature to paid subscribers called Dark Web Monitoring(new window) . Our syst

What to do if your data is leaked?

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2024-04-24 01:00:03

In response to the growing number of data breaches, Proton Mail offers a feature to paid subscribers called Dark Web Monitoring(new window) . Our system checks if your credentials or other data have been leaked to illegal marketplaces and alerts you if so. Often a quick reaction to a data breach can protect your digital identity and prevent any losses.

There are two general classes of data breaches: those where the service that leaked your information is known, and those where it is not. Massive data breaches like those that have occurred for LinkedIn(new window) , Facebook(new window) , and X.com(new window) pose a different set of problems to those where a set of email/password combinations (combo lists) are sold or given away online by hackers.

This article includes general recommendations to mitigate the damage if your data leaks in a variety of scenarios. If you use Proton Mail’s Dark Web Monitoring service, we will give you actionable advice along with any breach notification you receive.