Info found on dark web

Because the dark web is anonymous, it's home to a lot of shady or illegal activities — drug deals, arms sales, and worse. The dark web is also the ideal place for criminals to buy and sell identity information, such as credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, medical records, passports, and email addresses.

1. What if my info is on the dark web?
2. What does it mean when McAfee says your info is on the dark web?
3. Can you remove your information from the dark web?
4. What does it mean if my email address is found on the dark web?

What if my info is on the dark web?

If you find your information on the dark web, take immediate action to update your passwords, report any fraudulent credit card charges and secure your accounts. You can check to see where your information appears with a free dark web scan.

What does it mean when McAfee says your info is on the dark web?

Identity Monitoring – A security feature that scans the dark web for stolen emails and other forms of personal information that might be for sale. If your details are found on the dark web, McAfee Security helps you secure and recover your compromised accounts.

Can you remove your information from the dark web?

Even though there's no way of removing your personal information from the dark web, once you know what information is exposed, you can take action to help protect yourself against identity theft.

What does it mean if my email address is found on the dark web?

People might be trying to access your accounts. Unfortunately, the dark web is where you can find a number of criminals and cybercriminals trying to break into your accounts and get access to your money, personal information, login details for other websites, and more.