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Free Dark Web Monitoring: Know What's Been Found
Data breaches happen all the time, but you may not know if or when your data’s been exposed. Dark Web Monitoring helps you find out if your details are out there. Avast Secure Identity scans for your email address and phone number, alerts you if they turn up along with other personal info, and then tells you what to do next. Start for free in the Avast One app.
Dark web scanning
Real-time monitoring
Major breach notifications
One easy dashboard
Monitor the dark web for free
Monitor the dark web for free
Know when your personal information shows up where it shouldn’t. Avast Secure Identity monitors thousands of dark web sites, black-market chat rooms, and other data sources for your personal information. If your details are part of a data breach or being traded online, you’ll receive alerts about what was exposed on the dark web and what to do next.
The benefits of Avast Secure Identity
Dark web monitoring
We’ll scan for your email address and phone number, and if other personal information is found on the dark web too, we’ll tell you.
Real-time scanning
Continuous data breach detection, so you know promptly if your sensitive info shows up on the dark web.
Large-scale breach notifications
We’ll tell you about known data breaches so you can take action to protect your data before your info is misused.
Step-by-step restoration*
Should the worst happen, our restoration experts handle paperwork, make calls, and do the heavy lifting to get your identity restored.
Your most sensitive details*
Avast Secure Identity Premium monitors 15+ types of personal information, including credit cards, your passport, and SSN.
Identity Theft Reimbursement*
Coverage for identity theft expenses up to $1M1, so you're not left paying entirely out of pocket.
Dark web monitoring
We’ll scan for your email address and phone number, and if other personal information is found on the dark web too, we’ll tell you.
Real-time scanning
Continuous data breach detection, so you know promptly if your sensitive info shows up on the dark web.
Large-scale breach notifications
We’ll tell you about known data breaches so you can take action to protect your data before your info is misused.
Step-by-step restoration*
Should the worst happen, our restoration experts handle paperwork, make calls, and do the heavy lifting to get your identity restored.
Your most sensitive details*
Avast Secure Identity Premium monitors 15+ types of personal information, including credit cards, your passport, and SSN.
Identity Theft Reimbursement*
Coverage for identity theft expenses up to $1M1, so you're not left paying entirely out of pocket.
Why is Dark Web Monitoring important?
Identity theft is not a rare event, and it often starts when a company loses your data in a breach. Before long, your info can end up for sale on dark web marketplaces. Avast Secure Identity alerts you when your info is found, giving you time to act before your sensitive personal information falls into the wrong hands.
We’ve gathered the data to put the importance of monitoring your personal info into perspective. Here are a few stats to know:
1 in 4
people
The share of Americans who have been a victim of identity theft.
75%
of Americans
The percentage of people in the U.S. who’ve had their Social Security number exposed in a data breach.
$7,639
on average
The average financial loss resulting from identity theft.
Based on a Gen study from October 23rd to November 4th, 2025, among 1,000 adults ages 18 and older.
How Dark Web Monitoring works
Continuous monitoring
Continuous monitoring
Avast Secure Identity works around the clock, scanning thousands of dark web websites and data breaches for the email addresses and phone number you add to your watch-list. Upgrade to Premium to scan for 15+ types of personal information across the dark web.
Prompt alerts when your details are exposed
Prompt alerts when your details are exposed
If your details show up in a breach or on the dark web, you’ll receive alerts explaining what was exposed, how it could affect you, and what steps to take next. Acting quickly on these alerts can help you secure compromised accounts and reduce the risk of identity theft.
Clear guidance if something goes wrong
Clear guidance if something goes wrong
If your identity is compromised, you won't have to deal with it alone. Upgrade to Premium for 24/7 access to restoration specialists who help handle the calls, paperwork, and other steps needed to restore your identity, plus up to $1 million in coverage for eligible expenses.
Get started with Dark Web Monitoring
To start monitoring the dark web, download and install Avast One, our award-winning, all-in-one cyberprotection app. Then, select Secure Identity to add your personal details and scan the dark web
Step 2
Open the Secure Identity module, add your personal information, then launch a scan to check if your info has been found on the dark web.
Step 3
Review the alerts, then take our recommended actions to help secure your data.
Step 4
Activate Secure Identity Premium, add up to 15 pieces of personal information, and benefit from continuous protection.
Secure Identity is just one piece of Avast One
Avast One does more than monitor the dark web with the Secure Identity module. It includes our award-winning antivirus engine, VPN access, performance tools, and built-in scam protection to provide multi-faceted digital protection.
Free Antivirus
Free Privacy Control
SecureLine VPN (trial)²
Our award-winning antivirus has the tools you need to protect your online privacy and devices, so you can shop, surf, and stream with greater confidence. It brings together advanced malware defenses, ransomware protection, and AI-powered scam detection.
Your personal information may appear on data broker and people-search sites, increasing your exposure to spam and scams. Avast Privacy Control identifies sites where your data is listed and provides instructions for requesting its removal.
SecureLine VPN encrypts your internet connection and masks your IP address, helping keep your online activity private from trackers, hackers, and advertisers. Connect to servers in over 100 countries with one click for secure, private browsing and streaming wherever you go.
