Did you know that Google has a feature that helps you track if your personal information is on the dark web? Well, at least not for long.
The tech giant has started informing users via email that it will soon stop supporting its darknet report, which will scan finer regions of the internet and notify you if your data, such as contact information and home addresses, has been leaked there.
In a message to users, Google said the report will stop searching for new results on January 15, 2026, followed by a complete shutdown on February 16. This will happen shortly after the feature launches for all users in July 2024.
“While the report provided general information, feedback indicated that it did not provide useful next steps,” Google wrote about the change. by using 9to5Google. “We're making this change to instead focus on tools that give you clearer, more actionable steps to protect your information online. We will continue to monitor and protect you from online threats, including the dark web, and build tools that help protect you and your personal information.”
While Google is working on alternatives, it advises users to strengthen their security and privacy using existing tools, including security and privacy checks, passkey, two-step verification, Google Password Manager, Password Checker, and About You results.
By using: 9to5Google
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