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UK and the Dark Web – here’s how to check if you’re on there.

Barry McMahonAugust 05, 2020
UK and the Dark Web – here’s how to check if you’re on there.
Ever wonder where cyber criminals get all those usernames and passwords that they use in credential stuffing attacks? Ever wonder if you’re at risk from one of these attacks and are you looking for a way to check if your details are on the dark web? Many individuals may not even know their information has been compromised. A recent LastPass survey* found that 92% of people in the UK have no way of knowing if their information is on the dark web. Check out our full infographic below to learn:
  • What the dark web is
  • How your peers are – or are not – protecting themselves
  • What personal information is most valuable to hackers – you might be surprised, it’s not your credit card!
  • A simple way to protect yourself that proactively checks the dark web for you
Once you’ve educated yourself, it’s time to take action. LastPass customers can use the new LastPass dark web monitoring feature to stay safe online. Dark web monitoring checks if your email addresses are compromised, so you can rest assured you and your family are safe online.  Check out our full dark web monitoring page to learn more. *Survey conducted by Lab42 in March 2020 with respondents from Australia, Brazil, Germany, United Kingdom, United States and Singapore