Google Offers Free Dark Web Tracking for Business Protection
If you own a physical business space, chances are you offer private Wi-Fi and secure LTE connections for your employees. However, since the 2020 lockdown, more employees are working remotely, often relying on unsecured public Wi-Fi, which could expose your company data to the dark web. Fortunately, Google now offers a free tool for monitoring the dark web.
How Does Your Business Information End Up on the Dark Web?
Public Internet connectivity can often lead to data leaks, but it's not the only risk. Visiting unsecured websites for research or competitor checks also poses a threat. Hackers may even target legitimate sites by adding fake content or breaching pages with weak security.
For business owners, it's crucial to stay vigilant about where and how your employees access company data.
How Google Plans To Remedy Data on the Dark Web
Once a data breach occurs, it's difficult to identify it before the damage is done. You might notice unusual activity on accounts, unauthorized downloads, or modified files that look nothing like the originals. Previously, only Google One subscribers could use tools to detect these breaches before they led to severe damage.
As of July 2024, new Google updates have changed this. The Dark Web Report feature, once exclusive to Google One users, is now available for free to users in 46 countries via the Results About You section of the Google app.
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The Process of Google's Dark Web Tracking Tool
Google's free monitoring tool is a game-changing measure against cyber criminals. After integrating the tool into your Google account, log in and input sensitive information you want to protect.
The monitoring tool scans the dark web, looking for any matches with your data. If any matches are found, the tool sends you an alert detailing when and where the information was discovered.
The dark web can now be tracked for free, and Google also provides suggestions for remedying breaches. For example, you may be advised to change compromised passwords, implement multi-factor authentication, or freeze your credit card. There's also an option to have Google remove the data from the dark web.
Conclusion
With remote work becoming more common, it's more important than ever to ensure your business data is secure. Google's dark web tracking tool provides a free and effective way to monitor and protect your sensitive information without extra fees or complicated setups.
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