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Google will end dark web reports that alerted users to leaked data

Published December 15, 2025 · Ars Technica (Security)

Google is discontinuing its dark web monitoring reports, a feature that notified people when their personal information showed up in leaked data collections. The company reportedly justified the shutdown by saying the alerts didn't give users useful actions to take in response. The change removes a free tool many consumers relied on to learn about exposure of their data.

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