Stay Ahead of Data Breaches
Data breaches happen every day, exposing millions of passwords and login credentials on the dark web. If your information ends up in the hands of cybercriminals, your online accounts could be at risk for hacking, fraud, and identity theft.
With Sticky Password’s Dark Web Monitoring, you get actionable alerts when your email addresses and passwords appear in breach data—so you can act quickly to secure your accounts before they are compromised.
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What are the risks?
Every year, millions of login credentials, passwords, and personal details are stolen from companies and online services in data breaches. These stolen records—known as breach data—are then leaked or sold on the dark web, where criminals use them for fraud, identity theft, and account takeovers.
Some of the largest breaches in history include:
- Yahoo (2013–2014) – 3 billion accounts compromised
- Facebook (2019) – 540 million records exposed
- LinkedIn (2021) – 700 million user profiles leaked
If your data is part of a breach, it can be used in:
- Identity Theft – Stolen credentials allow criminals to impersonate you.
- Account Takeover – Hackers log in and lock you out.
- Phishing & Fraud – Scammers craft realistic emails or messages to steal even more information.
Sticky Password’s Dark Web Monitoring helps you stay ahead of these threats by checking if your credentials appear in breach data, so you can secure your accounts before hackers get in.
Why you need two layers of protection
What is Breach Monitoring?
When a company suffers a data breach, the exposed information doesn’t always appear on the dark web right away—if at all. There’s often a delay between when the breach occurs, when it is discovered or disclosed, and when the stolen data begins circulating among cybercriminals.
That’s where Breach Monitoring comes in.
In a world where new breaches are reported daily, it’s nearly impossible for most people to keep track of what matters to them.
Sticky Password’s Breach Monitoring gives you a personal early-warning system—alerting you only when a service you use has been publicly reported as breached.
Even if your specific data hasn’t been found online yet, you’ll know when to act: change your password, enable 2FA, or close the account—before your credentials become a target.
Together with Dark Web Monitoring, it’s a powerful one-two punch that helps you stay protected throughout the full lifecycle of a breach.
When the threat is on your device
Not all stolen credentials come from corporate breaches. Infostealer malware—also known as data stealers—can quietly infect your device and extract saved logins, passwords, and personal data.
These threats spread through phishing emails, malicious downloads, and fake browser extensions. Once installed, they send your information to criminals, who then sell or use it for account takeovers and fraud.
While Dark Web Monitoring helps you spot exposed credentials, keeping your device secure is just as important—and Sticky Password supports both.
How does Dark Web Monitoring work?
Every day, millions of stolen credentials from data breaches are added to underground hacker forums and marketplaces on the dark web. Without monitoring, you might never know if your email and passwords are circulating among cybercriminals—until it’s too late.
Sticky Password’s Dark Web Monitoring works by:
- Scanning breach databases – Our partners, ARC and Have I Been Pwned, collect and anonymize breach data found on dark web forums and marketplaces. This data is securely checked on your device to detect whether any of the passwords stored in your vault match known exposures.
- Keeping your data private – Your passwords never leave your device. The scan compares anonymized breach data to your locally stored credentials—securely and privately, right on your device.
- Alerts – If your email or passwords are found in breach data, you’ll receive timely notification.
- Providing actionable security insights – Your Security Dashboard helps you assess the severity of the risk and take quick action.
With Sticky Password’s dark web monitoring tool, you’ll know when your credentials have been exposed—so you can secure your accounts before hackers take advantage.
How Does Breach Monitoring Work?
Sticky Password now delivers two layers of defense. Breach Monitoring notifies users as soon as a breach involving one of their services is reported, while Dark Web Monitoring continues to scan for credentials found in published data dumps on hacker forums and dark web marketplaces. Together, they provide broader visibility across the full lifecycle of a compromise—from initial discovery to underground exposure.
What you can do when a threat is detected
Seeing your password flagged in a Dark Web Monitoring scan can be alarming, but don’t panic—it doesn’t necessarily mean someone has broken into your accounts. It means your password - or a password tied to one of your accounts - was exposed in a data breach. That’s not the same as being hacked - but it does mean you should take action to protect yourself. 👉 Show the steps ❌ Hide the steps
Step 1: Start from a secure device.
Before you begin changing passwords or taking other steps, it's important to make sure you're doing so from a secure device. If a computer has been infected with malware like a keylogger or info-stealer, even newly created passwords can be at risk.
💡 Run a trusted antivirus or anti-malware scan to check for threats.
💡 Avoid using public or shared computers when managing sensitive accounts.
Step 2: Prioritize your most important accounts.
Start by securing critical accounts first:
✔ Email accounts – These are often the key to resetting other passwords.
✔ Financial accounts – Bank, credit card, and payment platforms should be updated immediately.
✔ Social media and shopping accounts – Prevent unauthorized logins and potential fraud.
If a password is compromised, change it as soon as you can and make sure it is strong and unique—a password manager can generate and store these for you.
Step 3: Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
For accounts that support it, turn on 2FA. This adds an extra layer of security, ensuring that even if your password has been leaked, hackers still can’t access your account without the second verification step.
Step 4: Keep using Dark Web Monitoring—It’s an ongoing process.
Cybercriminals are constantly collecting and selling stolen credentials—that’s why Dark Web Monitoring isn’t a one-time scan, but an ongoing tool to help you stay ahead of threats.
🔹 Continue updating old passwords over time, starting with your most important accounts.
🔹 Monitor new alerts and take action when needed to keep your accounts protected.
Step 5: Stay proactive with strong security habits.
The ultimate goal is to have no exposed accounts in Dark Web Monitoring, but because hackers constantly target online accounts, security is a continuous process.
💡 Use strong, unique passwords for every account—your password manager can help.
💡 Stay cautious of phishing scams and emails claiming your account is at risk.
💡 Regularly check your Dark Web Monitoring alerts and act when needed.
🔒 With Dark Web Monitoring, you have a professional tool to protect yourself—just like hackers use professional tools to try to break in. The difference is, now you have the upper hand.
Key features of Dark Web Monitoring
Breach Alerts
Receive instant notifications when your credentials are found in breach data.
Security Dashboard Integration
View security insights directly in your Sticky Password app.
Severity Labels
Quickly understand the risk level of each exposed account.
Actionable Recommendations
Get guidance on how to secure your affected accounts.
Benefits of Dark Web Monitoring
Fast Detection
Catch compromised passwords early to reduce risk.
Privacy-Focused Security
Unlike other Dark Web Monitoring software, we never store or send your passwords anywhere.
Security Insights
Identify high-risk accounts and update vulnerable passwords easily.
Full Protection
Combined with Sticky Password’s password manager, your credentials are encrypted, stored securely, and managed with ease.