Enable dark web monitoring through your password manager or bank

Many password managers (1Password Watchtower, Bitwarden Reports) and banks now include dark web monitoring that continuously scans for your credentials in leaked databases. Google One also offers dark web reports for Gmail users at no extra cost.

Why It Works

Continuous monitoring catches new breaches as they happen, rather than relying on you to check periodically. You get alerts within days of a breach rather than discovering it months or years later.

Tips

• 1Password Watchtower checks all your saved credentials against known breaches automatically
• Google One dark web report scans for your name, email, phone, and Social Security number
• Credit Karma (free) monitors for identity theft and credit changes
• Respond to alerts promptly — change the compromised password and check for unauthorized activity