In just a few clicks, you will know if your address or telephone number has been stolen… And you will be able to take action!
Having your personal data stolen and used without your knowledge is the dread of many people, especially on the Internet. Every day, millions of Internet users share sensitive information online without really knowing how it is protected. Imagine if your address, telephone number, or even your banking information ended up in the hands of cybercriminals. They can easily steal them to steal your identity, empty your bank accounts, or even commit fraud in your name.
Without you even knowing it, this information can end up on the dark web. This part of the Internet is not accessible via traditional search engines like Google. To access it, you need to use specific software. Unlike the classic web, the dark web is home to often illegal activities, such as the sale of drugs, weapons, and stolen data. On this illegal site, hackers can exchange freely without fear of being detected. But this is no longer the case.
Indeed, a feature, once reserved for a handful of users, will very soon be accessible to all people who have a Google account. This allows you to know if some of your personal data is circulating on the dark web. If this is the case, you will be able to see it via the “Results about you” feature which will provide you with a “dark web report”.
In this tab, users will be able to search and delete search results that contain their information, “such as their address, telephone number or email address”, details the digital giant. “Starting in late July 2024, the Dark Web Report will no longer require a Google One subscription. All users signed in to their Google Account will be able to use this feature, which will be made available with the findings about you.”we can read on a Google One Help page.