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Dark Web Monitoring PureVPN

Learn how to protect your online privacy and security by setting up Dark Web Monitoring with PureVPN for added cybersecurity.

Updated over 2 months ago

Dark web monitoring is a process that scans the dark web for your personal information or other specific details you're interested in. Think of it like a security guard keeping an eye out for anything suspicious in a hidden online alleyway.

Note: You must have a PureMax Plan to access Dark Web Monitoring.

Windows App

  • Click the Dark Web Monitoring at the left panel of the PureVPN app.

  • The feature allows you to monitor sensitive information for breaches on the dark web. You can add the following details:

  1. Email Address

  2. Phone Number

  3. Credit Card

  4. SSN/NIN

  5. Passport

Note: Users can change their details twice only.

  • You can edit the details as mentioned below:

  1. Email Address: Click the Add button next to "Email Address" to enter and monitor your email.

  2. Phone Number: Click Add to include your phone number.

  3. Credit Card: Click Add to monitor your credit card details.

  4. SSN/NIN: Click Add to add your Social Security Number or National Identity Number.

  5. Passport: Click Add to monitor your passport information.

  • Check mark I agree to Teams & condition And Privacy Policy. Then click Save.

  • Enter the Verification code from your registered email.

  • View Breach Details.

  • Click the breach name to view more details.

  • Review the details of each breach and take actions to secure your data.

  • After securing your data, click Mark as Resolved to mark the breach as resolved.

Android App

  • Tap the Hamburger icon (≡) from the top left.

  • Tap Dark Web Monitoring.

  • Tap the Hamburger icon from the mid right.

  • Navigate to the Dark Web Monitoring section. Locate the "Filter by" menu to customize your search results.

Breach Type
Select the type of breach you want to filter by:

  1. All: Displays all types of breaches.

  2. Email: Focuses on breaches involving your email address.

  3. Phone Number: Filters breaches related to your phone number.

  4. User Name: Shows breaches linked to your username.

  5. IP Address: Displays breaches associated with your IP address.

Breach Status
Choose the status of breaches to view:

  1. All: Displays all breach statuses.

  2. Need Action: Highlights breaches requiring immediate attention.

  3. Resolved: Shows breaches you have already addressed.

Once your preferred filters are selected, Tab the Apply Filters button at the bottom.

  • Tab the breach name to view more details.

  • Review the details of each breach and take action to secure your data.

  • Tab the Mark as Resolved your breach details.

  • Successfully resolved your breach details.

macOS App

  • Click the Dark Web Monitoring at the left panel of the PureVPN app.

  • The feature allows you to monitor sensitive information for breaches on the dark web. You can add the following details:

  1. Email Address

  2. Phone Number

  3. Credit Card

  4. SSN/NIN

  5. Passport

Note: Users can change their details twice only.

  • You can edit the details as mentioned below:

  1. Email Address: Click the Add button next to "Email Address" to enter and monitor your email.

  2. Phone Number: Click Add to include your phone number.

  3. Credit Card: Click Add to monitor your credit card details.

  4. SSN/NIN: Click Add to add your Social Security Number or National Identity Number.

  5. Passport: Click Add to monitor your passport information.

  • Check mark I agree to Terms & condition and Privacy Policy. Then click Update.

  • Enter the Verification code from your registered email.

  • View Breach Details.

  • Click the breach name to view more details.

  • Review the details of each breach and take actions to secure your data.

iOS App

  • Tap the Hamburger icon (≡) from the top left.

  • Tap Dark Web Monitoring.

  • The feature allows you to monitor sensitive information for breaches on the dark web. You can add the following details:

  1. Email Address

  2. Phone Number

  3. Credit Card

  4. SSN/NIN

  5. Passport

Note: Users can change their details twice only.

  • You can edit the details as mentioned below:

  1. Email Address: Tab the Add button next to "Email Address" to enter and monitor your email.

  2. Phone Number: Tab Add to include your phone number.

  3. Credit Card: Tab Add to monitor your credit card details.

  4. SSN/NIN: Tab Add to add your Social Security Number or National Identity Number.

  5. Passport: Tab Add to monitor your passport information.

  • Check mark I acknowledge and agree that I have read Terms & condition and Privacy Policy. Then tab Update.

  • Enter the Verification code from your registered email.

  • View Breach Details.

  • Tab the breach name to view more details.

  • Review the details of each breach and take actions to secure your data.

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