Beyond data breaches, NordVPN's new tool promises to help you shrink your full digital footprint
- NordVPN's new tool scans open-source data to show where your details are visible online
- Digital footprint tracks forgotten accounts, leaked location data, and more
- Users get personalized tips to reduce exposure, though it won't completely erase your web presence
NordVPN is rolling out a new tool called Digital footprint to show users exactly what information about them sits in plain sight online. Rather than just alerting you when a database gets hacked, the scanner pieces together old accounts, web browsing trails, and exposed location records.
Most people assume that changing a leaked password keeps them safe. Yet data brokers still buy and assemble personal profiles based on ordinary internet use, which banks and employers can then use to evaluate you.
The release arrives as the best VPN brand continues to turn its core tunnel into an all-in-one security app. By combining the new tool with its built-in dark web...
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