Before You’ve Been Pwned

It’s easy to feel safe when your passwords don’t show up in popular dark web tools like Have I Been Pwned. But the truth is that when stolen data appears online, even in private hacker forums, it’s often too late. In this article, we’ll explain how this happens and show a more effective way to stay informed and reduce your risk.

The Oracle Cloud Incident — February 2025

In February 2025, Oracle experienced a significant security breach that affected thousands of users. The attacker gained access to sensitive data, including secure login credentials and encryption keys. According to the hacker, more than 140,000 Oracle Cloud tenants were compromised.

Oracle officially confirmed the breach only in March but has yet to disclose precisely which accounts were affected. This means if you have an Oracle account, your login details could have been compromised.

Credentials May Never Be Published Before Used or Misused

Typically, dark web monitoring services alert you only after your passwords appear online. But incidents like the Oracle Cloud breach highlight a deeper issue:

• On most websites, credentials are encrypted, meaning attackers need time to decrypt stolen data.
• Credentials may never appear publicly before they're exploited—attackers aren’t necessarily looking to publish your data openly, even on private forums.

The risk to your accounts may remain hidden but very real. Effective security is all about proactively identifying and minimizing potential risks. You need tools that can quickly alert you before your credentials become openly accessible or misused.

Not All Breaches Make Headlines

The Oracle breach made international news, and you've likely heard about it already. However, countless smaller breaches never reach mainstream media, leaving users unaware and unprepared.

Stay Informed Without Feeling Overwhelmed

Our new Breach Monitoring feature helps you stay informed about relevant risks without overwhelming you. It focuses only on the services and accounts you use.

Breach Monitoring actively scans:

• News outlets
• Security blogs and advisories
• Hacker forums
• Public and private threat intelligence sources

You'll receive timely and personalized alerts whenever a platform or service associated with your password vault is reported in a breach. This proactive approach empowers you to take swift protective measures.

Even if your passwords haven't surfaced online yet—or you're not directly named—you'll still be notified of new threats in your digital environment, accompanied by clear, actionable recommendations.

As always with Sticky Password, your privacy is paramount. This feature operates entirely on your device; your login details never leave your device or get shared externally.

Your privacy remains protected—always.