Google dropped dark web monitoring: Should you care?
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Google discontinued its Dark Web Report feature on February 16, 2026, ending the free tool that scanned dark web breach dumps for personal information.
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The company said the decision reflects a shift toward security tools it believes provide clearer guidance after exposure, rather than standalone scan alerts.
If you previously relied on the free dark web scan as an early warning signal for leaked data, this change removes one of your sources.
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