{"id":5242,"date":"2024-04-10T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.malwarebytes.com\/press\/?p=5242"},"modified":"2024-04-10T14:02:32","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T21:02:32","slug":"malwarebytes-debuts-new-digital-footprint-portal-for-individuals-to-discover-and-protect-their-exposed-personal-information-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.malwarebytes.com\/press\/2024\/04\/10\/malwarebytes-debuts-new-digital-footprint-portal-for-individuals-to-discover-and-protect-their-exposed-personal-information-online","title":{"rendered":"Malwarebytes Debuts New Digital Footprint Portal for Individuals to Discover and Protect Their Exposed Personal Information Online\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Malwarebytes Expands Free Offerings to Protect Each Person\u2019s Entire Digital Life Across Identity, Privacy, and Security<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. \u2013 April 10, 2024 \u2013 <\/strong>Malwarebytes<\/a>, a global leader in real-time cyber protection, today announced the launch of Malwarebytes Digital Footprint Portal<\/a> a web portal that gives individuals deep visibility into their exposed personal information, including clear text passwords. Now, anyone can easily see where and when a breach compromised their data, types of data exposed, and specific personal data for sale on the dark web. The web portal also includes clear, actionable recommendations to reduce the resulting risks of identity theft, financial harm or reputation damage.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAt Malwarebytes, we believe everyone has the right to a secure digital life, no matter their budget, which is why our malware removal tool was free when it launched and remains free today. Our free ad blocker, Browser Guard, is also used by more than 13 million people to block scams and malware and protect their privacy,\u201d said Marcin Kleczynski, Founder and CEO of Malwarebytes. \u201cToday, I am proud to add to our legacy of empowering individuals regardless of their wallet by releasing a new, free product that educates and prepares people from the risk of compromised personal data leading to identity and financial theft.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malwarebytes Digital Footprint Portal scans a wide range of sources \u2014 including the dark web, chat rooms, social media, underground forums, databases, and more \u2014 to identify any exposed data related to an individual\u2019s email address or associated accounts. After the scan is complete, users receive a personalized report summarizing their exposed information and providing recommendations for protection.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDespite an increasingly dangerous digital landscape, a secure digital life should be attainable for all.  Our mission is to ensure an individual\u2019s private details remain private and their identity their own,\u201d said Oren Arar, Vice President, Consumer Privacy at Malwarebytes. \u201cWe\u2019ve already seen great traction in our preview trials of the Digital Footprint Portal, with more than a million individuals uncovering their exposed personal information and taking actions to future-proof their digital lives.\u201d   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During preview trials of Digital Footprint Portal earlier this year, Malwarebytes found that:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n