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How to Check If Your Personal Data Has Been Exposed
Personal data exposure happens in two distinct ways: through data breaches (credentials published to dark web markets) and through data broker profiles (personal information sold through people-search platforms).
Checking for both types of exposure requires different tools. This guide covers both.
Two Types of Exposure Require Two Types of Checks
A dark web breach check tells you whether your email and passwords appeared in known data breaches — important for credential security. A broker profile scan tells you what personal information is available for public lookup — important for identity fraud prevention.
Most free tools only cover one or the other. Complete protection requires both.
CypherAvoid Covers Both
CypherAvoid's free scan checks for both dark web breach exposure and data broker profile exposure in a single scan. Lifetime Protection adds continuous monitoring for both layers, alerting you when new exposures are detected.
Run Exposure Scan
Start with a free scan — no account required. Pricing only appears if you choose Lifetime Protection.