How to Check if Your Data is on the Dark Web Using Google

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Since late 2024, Google has offered a free tool to scan the dark web for your personal data, including your name, address, phone number, and passwords. This monitoring tool provides security recommendations and alerts you if new leaks occur. However, there are some eligibility requirements:

  • You must have a personal Google account (supervised or Google Workspace accounts are not eligible).
  • Social Security number monitoring is limited to the U.S.

🔸 Accessing Google’s Dark Web Monitoring Tool

Steps:

  1. Go to your Google Account settings by clicking your profile picture (from Google, Gmail, or any Google service) and select “Manage your Google Account.”

2. In the left menu, click “Security.”

  1. Scroll down to “Dark Web Report” and click “Get Started.”

🖍️ Configuring the Dark Web Monitoring Tool

Steps:

  1. On the monitoring setup page, click “Start Monitoring.”
  2. Select which personal data to track (name, birth date, phone number) and click “Allow.”
  3. Set up notification alerts if your data is found on the dark web. You can add:

– Physical addresses
– Additional email addresses (requires verification)
– Phone numbers
4. Click “OK” and review the report after a short scan.

📊 Understanding the Report

  • View leaked data sources (breached websites).
  • Filter results by data type (emails, passwords, etc.).
  • Follow Google’s security recommendations (password changes, 2FA setup).

📂 Source: Google Dark Web Report

# You Should Know:

How to Secure Leaked Data (Linux & Windows Commands)

  1. Check if Your Email was Breached via Terminal (Linux/macOS)
    curl -s "https://haveibeenpwned.com/api/v3/breachedaccount/[email protected]" -H "hibp-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" | jq

    (Get API key from Have I Been Pwned)

#### **2. Generate Strong Passwords (Linux)**

openssl rand -base64 16 | sed 's/[+/=]//g' | cut -c1-16

#### **3. Enable 2FA on SSH (Linux)**

Edit `/etc/ssh/sshd_config`:

sudo nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config

Add:

AuthenticationMethods publickey,password
ChallengeResponseAuthentication yes

Restart SSH:

sudo systemctl restart sshd

#### **4. Scan for Malware (Windows PowerShell)**

Start-MpScan -ScanType FullScan

#### **5. Monitor Network Traffic (Linux)**

sudo tcpdump -i eth0 -n 'port 80 or port 443' -w darkweb_traffic.pcap

6. Check Active Dark Web Leaks (Python Script)

import requests
email = "[email protected]"
response = requests.get(f"https://leak-lookup.com/api/search?key=YOUR_API_KEY&type=email&query={email}")
print(response.json())

# **What Undercode Say:**

Google’s dark web monitoring is useful, but proactive security matters more. Use:
– Password managers (pass on Linux, KeePass on Windows).
– Encrypted backups (gpg -c file.txt).
– Network monitoring (sudo apt install wireshark).
– Automated breach alerts (watch -n 3600 curl haveibeenpwned.com/email).

Always assume your data is already leaked—rotate passwords, enforce 2FA, and never reuse credentials.

# **Expected Output:**

A detailed security report from Google’s tool, followed by immediate action (password resets, 2FA enablement). Use the provided commands to harden your systems against further exposure.

🔗 Reference: Google Dark Web Report

References:

Reported By: Bernardi Manuel – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅

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