Your email address is the spare key to your entire digital life, providing access to bank accounts, private conversations, and more. Every day, data breaches spill sensitive information onto dark web marketplaces, where cybercriminals buy and sell it for identity theft and account takeovers. Now, you can fight back. IPVanish’s free Dark Web Scanner lets you instantly scan the dark web for your email to uncover potential exposures, and take action — the latest addition to our expanding suite of free Security Tools.
Find out if your email is exposed
Our free scan quickly and safely checks your email against a database of over 13.3 billion records from confirmed data breaches and monitored dark web sources. Updated every five minutes, it searches the dark web, deep web, and clear web to detect breaches and leaks — with coverage expanding daily to stay ahead of new threats.
How to scan the dark web for your email with IPVanish
- Open the Dark Web Scanner: Go to IPVanish’s free dark web scan tool at ipvanish.com/free-dark-web-scan.
- Enter Your Email: Type the address you want to check for leaks.
- We Scan the Dark Web: The I system securely checks against verified databases of known breaches and illicit marketplaces on the dark web.
- Get Instant Results: See if your email was found and get actionable tips to secure your accounts.
Your privacy is our priority. We never store or share the email address you enter in our scanner. For added protection, IPVanish Advanced helps prevent future breaches by blocking malware, trackers, and phishing sites while keeping all your data encrypted.
Why a Dark Web Scan Matters
If your email is on the dark web, it means your data has been compromised in a breach. Once it’s out there, it can’t be removed. This data is often bundled with other personal information, putting you at long-term risk for:
- Identity Theft: Criminals can open fraudulent credit cards or loans in your name.
- Targeted Phishing: Scammers use your details to create convincing emails designed to trick you into revealing more information.
- Account Takeovers: Hackers can use your email and leaked password to break into your other online accounts.
Don’t underestimate the impact of a single data breach. Your data can be sold and resold for years, leaving you exposed long after the initial breach.
