Dark web is the place where personal information can be bought and sold. The dark web is a hidden layer of the internet that is not accessible or indexed by search engines, and requires specific software for access. This area is popular with criminals because they can remain anonymous and untraceable as they communicate. The dark web is a huge marketplace where hackers and thieves exchange information, goods and services; information exposed from data breaches, hacking incidents, or leaked information can be bought and sold on the dark web as “lists” by identity thieves. Information traded on the dark web may be old or could even re-appear several months, or years following exposure of your personal information.
Dark Web Monitoring shines a light on the dark web, notifying you if your information is found. Depending on your chosen plan, NortonLifeLock can monitor for: your name, driver’s license, SS#, date of birth, mother’s maiden name, address, phone numbers, bank accounts, and credit cards.§
Norton Dark Web Monitoring is available with all Norton 360 packages in United States. It is not available with Norton AntiVirus Plus.
Norton Dark Web Monitoring differs between Norton 360 and Norton 360 with LifeLock plans.
Norton 360 only plans in United States can monitor the following information:
- Driver’s license number
- Mother’s maiden name
- 5 insurance ID numbers (e.g. medical, property)
- 5 addresses
- 5 email addresses
- 5 phone numbers
- 10 bank or investment account numbers
- 10 credit card numbers
- 10 gamer tags
Norton 360 with LifeLock plans can monitor the following:
- Driver’s license number
- Mother’s maiden name
- 5 insurance ID numbers (e.g. medical, property)
- 5 addresses
- 5 email addresses
- 5 phone numbers
- 10 bank or investment account numbers
- 10 credit card numbers
- 10 gamer tags
- Social Security Number
- Date of Birth
- Name
In other countries, Norton Dark Web Monitoring service is a part of Norton 360 Deluxe and Norton 360 Premium. The countries that this service is available in are:
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Ireland
- Italy
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Poland
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
§ Monitored information varies based on plan. Feature defaults to monitor your email address only and begins immediately. Sign in to your account to enter more information for monitoring..