Dark Web Monitoring: Why You Should Enable It in 2025?
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By Farrukh Mushtaq
Farrukh Mushtaq
See author profileFarrukh Mushtaq, a digital marketer at PureSquare, possesses a keen interest in cybersecurity and enjoys writing about it. With several years of experience in the digital marketing industry, he brings expertise and passion to his work.
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19 February 2025
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11 mins read
The dark web holds your valuable information, and you might not know about it unless it is exploited!
If your personal data, credentials, or company secrets fall into the wrong hands on the dark web, the consequences can be devastating in the long run.
Your email addresses, social security numbers, sensitive health data, and more can be used to track you, target you with scams, steal your identity, or use it for phishing attempts.
Dark web monitoring can help you track essential data and take proactive steps before it’s too late!
This guide explains how to check exposed data and a step-by-step guide to enable dark web monitoring.
Discover if Your Most Critical Identifiers Have Been Exposed on the Dark Web
Receive timely alerts and actionable insights with PurePrivacy's Dark Web Monitoring.
How to Enable Dark Web Monitoring on PureVPN
- Install PureVPN on your device or update your existing VPN app.
- Visit the Members Area to get access.
- Go to Dark Web Monitoring from the main menu.
- Select Add Assets to Monitor.
- Add your email address, SSN, credit card number, passport number, and phone number.
- Mention the code sent to your registered number and you’re done.
7. Take the recommended steps if your data is part of a breach.
8. You can mark the breaches as resolved.
Which Assets Are at Risk on the Dark Web?
Even a single compromised password is a threat welcoming all cyber crimes! All your personal, financial, and health information can be at risk if you are not careful. PureVPN tracks all your data found on the internet so that you can efficiently manage:
- Email Address: Protect your online accounts from phishing and takeovers.
- Phone Number: Stay safe from SIM-swapping and unauthorized password resets.
- Credit Card Number: Avoid financial loss from fraudulent transactions.
- Passport Number: Prevent identity theft and fraudulent travel.
- Social Security Number: Protect your identity against unauthorized loans or accounts.
Why Use PureVPN’s Dark Web Monitoring
With dark web monitoring, a solid VPN, data breach notifications, a password manager, and remove data features, you ultimately control your data across the internet.
Manage Your Threat Exposure
PureVPN helps you detect and track your information before it is exploited. You can automate monitoring, and minimize risks without being constantly active.
Protect Your Network
Enjoy seamless connectivity across all your devices with robust 24/7 privacy checks to get timely alerts.
Get Actionable Insights
Get tailored recommendations to help you minimize risks and secure your assets from getting exploited by scammers.
How Dark Web Exposure Could Put You at Risk
Your data is an asset for you and for people with malicious intent. It can be used by hackers, data traders, and identity thieves on the dark web. Plus, it can be exploited repeatedly on the dark web without your control.
You could be the next target of:
Financial Frauds
Stolen credentials become weapons, enabling criminals to drain your bank accounts, forge credit identities, and execute unauthorized purchases.
Identity Theft
Identity impersonation demands extensive and expensive recovery! Your SSN, names, and email addresses help them become YOU!
Privacy Violation
Leaked data could be used to trigger phishing attempts, creating opportunities for malicious actors and blackmail & extortion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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How much does Dark Web Monitoring cost?
When charged yearly, dark web monitoring comes with PureVPN’s Max Plan for $7.07 a month. You also get enhanced features on a Max Plan, including Tracker Blocker, Remove My Data, Password Manager, and much more with a single subscription.
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How does PureVPN protect my information once I share it for monitoring?
Your sensitive data, like passport and credit card numbers, is encrypted before being transmitted to PureVPN's servers, where it is stored using SHA (Secure Hash Algorithm) hashing for maximum protection.
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How does PureVPN’s Dark Web Monitoring work?
Once you share your most critical identifier, such as an email address, we monitor for any data breach you could have a part of. If we find your information posted on the dark web without your consent, we will send alert notifications and offer suggestions to prevent exploitation.
Protect What’s Only Yours!
Data leaks are coming your way! You can prevent, detect, and stop them at the right time. Enable PureVPN’s dark web monitoring to track, protect, and own your data.
