“Dark Web Report” is about to be free for everyone, and, yes, you should care. The title may make this feature sound like some unappealing podcast, but it’s actually a handy Google security tool that everyone should try.
Previously exclusive to those who pay for Google One — the paid service that launched around the time Google began suddenly telling everyone their cloud storage was full — Dark Web Report is rolling out to (basically) all free Google Account holders at some point this month (as of this writing). In the meantime, a basic version of Dark Web Report, which scans past data leaks on the Dark Web to see if your credentials have been compromised, is available now.
What is Google’s Dark Web Report?
Dark Web Report scans the dark web (secret, unsearchable networks that can only be reached with certain software) for your personal information: name, physical address, phone number, email address, and Social Security Number (if you’re in the U.S.).