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Edited by Ritu77 at 20-3-2024 12:10 PM
In this era of the internet, we may have more accounts than we imagine, ranging from Google accounts to Gmail emails, social media profiles, and phone numbers, all integral parts of our daily lives. However, the accompanying risk is the potential leakage of personal information. Malicious actors may exploit various means to steal our personal information, prompting many people to become concerned about their online security.
To address this issue, Google has introduced a service called "Google One Dark Web Report" to help users check if their Google accounts and related personal information have appeared on the dark web. This service not only provides detection capabilities but also offers security recommendations, providing an additional layer of protection for our online security. First, let's understand what the dark web is. The dark web is a part of the internet where users can act anonymously, avoiding tracking by others and law enforcement. Therefore, some criminals may sell stolen personal information on the dark web, leading to what we call personal information leaks.
Next, let's look at the tutorial for using the "Google One Dark Web Report." The process is straightforward:
1. First, log in to your Google account.
2. Then, go to the website one.google.com.
3. At the bottom of the page, find "Dark Web Report" and click "Try it now."
4. Next, click "Run Scan."
5. After a few seconds, the system will display the number of times your personal information has been compromised and which websites are the sources of the information leaks.
6. Finally, the system will provide some relevant security recommendations, such as enabling two-factor authentication for email.
If the scan results show that your personal information has appeared on the dark web, the first thing to do is to promptly change passwords and other login information. At the same time, try to avoid using websites that have leaked personal information. Finally, Google emphasizes that they will only use information chosen by users for monitoring and search for matching results on the dark web. Users can edit their monitored profile at any time, controlling the information the system monitors. In summary, the "Google One Dark Web Report" is a highly useful tool to help protect our personal information, providing a sense of security and peace of mind in our online lives. |
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