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Google dark web report shutdown and scan retirement in February 2026

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Google is discontinuing its Dark Web report in February 2026, removing a consumer security feature that monitored whether personal information appeared on the dark web. Scans stop on January 15, 2026, and the feature is scheduled to disappear on February 16, 2026. Google says it is shifting toward protections with more actionable steps, including passkeys and Results about you.

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Timeline

  1. 16.12.2025 08:02 2 articles · 5mo ago

    Google announces Dark Web report shutdown

    Initial Disclosure

    Google announces that Dark Web report will be discontinued in February 2026; the feature was unveiled in March 2023 to scan the dark web for personal data and expanded in July 2024 to all Google account holders.

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  2. 16.12.2025 08:02 1 articles · 5mo ago

    Google stops Dark Web report scans

    Detection Ioc Update

    Google stops scanning for new dark web breaches in Dark Web report on January 15, 2026, ending the feature's active monitoring of fresh breaches before full retirement.

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  3. 16.12.2025 08:02 1 articles · 5mo ago

    Google retires Dark Web report and deletes data

    Victim Impact Update

    Google retires Dark Web report on February 16, 2026, deletes related data, and ends the consumer monitoring feature for users who relied on it to track dark web exposure.

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