What is password monitoring?
A service that scans for exposed passwords linked to the company's domain. The tool scans the clear, deep, and dark web for exposed email addresses and passwords linked to those email addresses, specifically at the domain level rather than tied to individual employees. This information might have been exposed in various data breaches or breaches from third-party sites where these email addresses have been used.
Since these leaked details are equivalent to leaving the key to the house outside the door and essentially giving it away to thieves, securing one's business can be easily done. It's also surprisingly common to discover company information in large breaches, often because the company's email addresses are frequently used for personal services, and associated passwords are often reused for convenience.
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How should I interpret the results of password monitoring?
The report is interpreted as follows: Headline: Indicates from which source the information is exposed, e.g. Dropbox. If it says "Dark Web Password Database," it means that the information is exposed but the original source cannot be verified. Source ...
Why are you monitoring my information?
Safestate collaborates with a number of different partners where you as a customer can take advantage of our proactive cyber security services. This includes that we monitor whether your data has been exposed. We search with a keyword, which can be ...
What should I do with the email addresses that have leaked passwords?
If you have disclosed your email address along with your password, you should immediately change the password for the corresponding email account. To do this, log in to the account and navigate to the settings or security section, where you can ...
I've received an email about leaked information, but there's no information about the source.
Sometimes, certain pieces of information can be identified as leaked (exposed) without the original source being available. Unfortunately, we're unable to investigate this further. As the recipient of this information, what you can do is, if the ...
How do I ensure to reduce the risks in the future?
Here are some steps to prevent email addresses and passwords from leaking: Use strong passwords that include a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. Regularly update passwords and avoid using the same password for multiple ...