Google Expands Dark Web Monitoring to All Users: Starting later this month, Google will extend its dark web monitoring tool to all Google account holders, according to a report by The Verge. Previously, this service was exclusive to Google One subscribers for the past year, tracking leaks of personal information like phone numbers and addresses. Google aims to enhance user security with this broader availability.

The updated service will be accessible through Google’s “results about you” page. Here, users can review indexed personal data such as residential addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. They can also request the removal of this information from search results, enhancing privacy and security.

What is Dark Web Monitoring Tool?

Dark web monitoring involves actively searching for and monitoring information that appears on the dark web. This includes identifying stolen or leaked data like compromised passwords, credentials, intellectual property, and other sensitive information that criminals share and trade on these hidden online platforms.

As businesses increasingly store their data online, they face heightened vulnerability to cyber attacks. Managing these threats escalates cybersecurity expenses, potentially leading to increased costs for consumers. Consequently, organizations are integrating dark web monitoring into their cybersecurity strategies to mitigate risks.

The dark web operates as a concealed network of websites accessible only through specialized software. It remains invisible to conventional search engines, enabling users to obscure their IP addresses for safety or anonymity, facilitating illicit activities.

In related news, Google has decided to discontinue its VPN service for Google One subscribers due to low usage. This move will allow the company to focus on more popular tools and services.

Google One remains a valuable subscription, offering increased storage for Google accounts, including photos and Gmail, along with premium features such as enhanced video calling on Google Meet, group storage sharing, and advanced scheduling options in Google Calendar. The subscription starts at $19.99 per month.

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