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3 tricks to see if your passwords are being sold on the Dark Web
Hackers can make a ton of money by selling your private information on underground forums. It’s possible that your passwords are being sold on the Dark Web right now. That’s why you should run a cybersecurity check now and then.
Sadly, no amount of prevention can save you from a security breach. Hackers could breach a company you have an account with, exposing millions of private records. Tap or click here for a survival guide to follow after hackers compromise your data.
First, though, you’ll want to confirm whether or not you’re in danger. That’s where this helpful guide comes in. Follow this three-step strategy to make sure you’re safe.
Are your passwords being sold? Here’s how to find out
Luckily, there are a lot of free resources in your toolkit. These can help if you’re Googling, “Find out if my password has been compromised” or “How to find out if my password was stolen.”
Hunting down stolen information can be difficult. You need to take a few extra steps to access the Dark Web. For example, you might need a Tor browser, which reroutes your internet traffic for maximum privacy.
The Dark Web is full of non-indexed websites. In other words, standard search engines can’t find them, so they won’t appear in typical search results. Most of us spend our time on the surface web, which refers to websites you can discover through standard search engines.
Let’s start with a helpful resource that can store your passwords and keep you safe.
1. Password managers
Password managers are a database for your important accounts. Kim says you should create strong, original, hard-to-guess passwords for all your accounts. Tap or click here for a few ways to craft an impenetrable password.
There’s just one complication. When you create a new password for every account, it can be hard to remember them all. Password managers are a handy place to store unique account credentials. They have all your passwords in one place.
But these programs are more than simple storage spaces. Some password managers can even monitor the Dark Web. They can alert you to take action and protect your organization.
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