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Google is discontinuing its free dark web monitoring tool in early 2026, citing user feedback that it didn't provide helpful guidance after detecting personal information leaks. The company will focus on developing tools that offer clear, actionable steps for users to protect themselves.
Google will shut down its Dark Web Report tool in February 2026 due to its limited helpfulness, encouraging users to rely on other security tools like Password Manager and 2-Step Verification to protect their personal information online.
A California federal jury ordered Google to pay $425 million for unlawfully collecting user data even after users disabled tracking, covering around 98 million users and 174 million devices, with Google planning to appeal the verdict.
A federal jury in San Francisco ordered Google to pay $425 million for collecting data from users who had disabled tracking features, in a class-action lawsuit alleging privacy violations; Google plans to appeal the decision.