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Identity Monitor is a fresh, open-source software designed for Windows users.
It keeps an eye on your email addresses associated with various accounts. It
does this by tapping into information from the Have I Been Pwned database,
which contains records of breached data.
When
websites experience cyber attacks, their stored information might fall into
wrong hands. Such incidents often occur if an unauthorized person, typically
called a hacker, decides to sell or leak this stolen info on the internet.
In response
to these growing concerns, various services have emerged to help people check
whether their personal data has been compromised. One well-known example is
Have I Been Pwned, a tool designed to alert individuals if their information is
found in a database that has been breached.
Following
this trend, Mozilla introduced Firefox Monitor, aiming to enhance the safety of
users online by alerting them about potential data breaches, mirroring Have I
Been Pwned's objectives.
This
discussion centers around Spybot Identity Monitor, a product from the creators
of the famous anti-malware software, Spybot - Search & Destroy. Its purpose
is to scrutinize personal accounts to verify if they're connected to any
compromised services. It assists in rapidly initiating measures to safeguard
information associated with these accounts.
To get
started with this tool, one is advised to follow a link to download the
software. Once it's set up and running, the next step involves registering
various online accounts into the system for a security check. This process
involves selecting "My Accounts" and providing the email addresses or
usernames to assess their safety, ensuring one's digital footprint remains
secure.
A check will
be performed as soon as a new account is added to the program's database.
The app
gives clear details about any problems with the service, showing us how many
accounts are involved and exactly what information is at risk. Should it turn
out that any of your accounts are at risk, there are two ways to protect
yourself: you can either shut those accounts down or change all your passwords.
Link to
download the program: Spybot Identity Monitor
