Consumer cyber safety firm Norton announced the launch of Dark Web Monitoring in India, now available in Norton 360 Premium, Norton 360 Deluxe and Norton 360 for Gamers.
The dark web is a small part of the web where anonymity is prized and nefarious activities can run amok, including the exchange of illegal goods and information. When people’s addresses, Aadhaar numbers, EPF information, credit card data and other personally identifiable information end up on the dark web, criminals can utilize it for fraud, from financial to identity theft.
Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for this information to end up in the wrong hands – in 2023 it was announced that the Aadhaar numbers, passport information along with names, phone numbers of 815 million Indians were found on the dark web.
“We keep an eye out for any hacks, compromised credentials, and illegal activity by continuously searching the shadowy corners of the internet. This way, we can make sure that your sensitive information is protected from prying eyes of hackers,” Ritesh Chopra, India Director, Gen said.
“Our Dark Web Monitoring feature actively searches the dark web for your email address and other personal data you choose to register and issues a notification should that data be discovered. With Dark Web Monitoring we are offering another tool to help protect and empower people to live their digital lives more safely,” he added.
Norton is a leader in Cyber Safety, and part of Gen, a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom with a family of trusted consumer brands. Norton empowers millions of individuals and families with award-winning protection for their devices, online privacy, and identity.
