Leaked account data has been an issue for a while, but it’s only getting more prevalent.
Large incidents from major companies such as Amazon or the recent T-mobile hack, are only becoming more frequent. But it’s easy to think that it’s just big corporations at risk.
Everyday internet users, the likes of you and me, are also at risk of compromising their sensitive information.
When that personal information falls into the wrong hands, criminals can exploit it to open bank accounts, secure loans or make unauthorized purchases all using your name.
Checking for a data leak
It’s important to keep an eye on your personal information and make sure it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. One useful tool is Surfshark’s Free Data Leak Scanner to check if your data has been compromised.
Head to Surfshark’s website and enter your email address into the Data Leak Checker. Click ‘check now’ and you’ll immediately find out whether your information is at risk or not.
It even gives you the number of times your data is linked to a database breach, as well as a brief report on where it was breached and what data was compromised, such as your email, passwords or IDs.
Make sure to change the passwords to the accounts shown, and any other accounts that have similar passwords.
How to protect your data
It’s important to be proactive and set up ongoing protection for your data to prevent any risks in the long term.
Surfshark also offers a tool that provides 24/7 monitoring. You can get some peace of mind about you and your family’s data, as with just one Surfshark One subscription, you can monitor an unlimited number of emails, cards and IDs.
So if any personal or family data is exposed online, you’ll instantly get sent an alert.
If you want more, Surfshark One+ offers not just alerts but also a feature called Incogi. Incogi is a data removal tool that will actively delete any exposed data from the internet, leaving you to focus on more important things. It’s a great all-in-one solution for anyone privacy-conscious.
Protect your data now!
Both Surfshark Alert and Surfshark One+ are currently available at a significant discount as part of Surfshark’s black friday promotion. Make sure you don’t miss out.
And don’t forget to run your email through their free Data Leaks Checker!
