Google One 'Dark web reports' coming to all Google Account holders in late July
Google will extend "Dark web reports" to all Google Account holders from late July 2024, monitoring personal data breaches globally. This move aims to enhance user privacy amid rising online data breaches.
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Google is expanding its "Dark web reports" feature to all Google Account holders starting in late July 2024. Previously exclusive to Google One members, this function monitors the dark web for any instances of personal data breaches or leaks. The reports are currently available in 46 countries. Unlike the Google One VPN shutdown, the Dark web reports will now be integrated into the "Results about you" section for all consumer Google Account users. This integration aims to help users protect their online presence by monitoring hard-to-access parts of the web for leaked personal information. The move to make this feature available to all users without the need for a Google One membership is part of Google's efforts to enhance user privacy in light of increasing data breaches across online services.
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5 commentsI understand wanting to protect your customers but at what point are they further funding and encouraging the infostealer actors?
It would have to know all your addresses too, right? That doesn't sound very safe.
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