What is Dark Web Domain & Email Monitoring Using HIBP?
Dark Web Domain & Email Monitoring using Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) is a threat detection service that continuously monitors your organization's email domains for leaked credentials found on the dark web and in public breach databases.
This proactive monitoring helps organizations detect exposed employee or customer credentials before threat actors can weaponize them in attacks such as ransomware campaigns or Business Email Compromise (BEC).
Recent data shows that one in five Fortune 500 companies had employee credentials leaked in the past 30 days—highlighting the scale and urgency of the threat.
Potential Impact of Leaked Credentials
Leaked credentials can have serious implications for organizations, especially when exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access. Key risks include:
- Business Email Compromise (BEC): Attackers can impersonate CEOs, vendors, or partners to trick employees into transferring funds or disclosing sensitive data.
- Ransomware Infiltration: Stolen credentials act as a gateway for lateral movement and system encryption.
- Legal and Regulatory Liabilities: Breaches involving credentials can result in penalties, lawsuits, or regulatory fines.
- Operational Downtime: Attacks enabled by leaked credentials can bring operations to a halt, leading to lost revenue.
- Reputation Damage: Customer trust erodes when sensitive data is compromised due to weak credential monitoring.
How Dark Web Monitoring with HIBP Works
Our Dark Web Domain & Email Monitoring service uses HIBP’s extensive breach data to scan and detect when employee or customer credentials tied to your organization appear in known breaches.
Once detected, real-time alerts are sent to your team, enabling rapid response to prevent or contain cyberattacks.
This proactive visibility allows you to:
- Detect when employee or customer credentials are exposed on the dark web
- Act before cybercriminals exploit leaked credentials
- Understand your organization’s risk posture at a glance
Who is Affected by Credential Exposure?
Credential leakage affects all industries and organization sizes, including:
- Large Enterprises managing thousands of accounts across global teams
- Managed Service Providers (MSPs) safeguarding client infrastructure
- SMBs with limited internal security resources
- Public and Private Sector Organizations relying on email communication for daily operations
According to breach data:
- 73% of Fortune 500 companies have experienced leaked employee credentials
- 91% have had customer or user credentials exposed
These statistics suggest that companies with weak credential management practices are particularly vulnerable.
Mitigation and Protection Strategies
While monitoring is critical, a layered security approach is essential. To strengthen your defenses:
| Feature | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 🔍 DNS Filtering | Blocks phishing and malicious links to reduce credential harvesting |
| ⚙️ Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Detects and blocks credential stealers and brute-force attempts |
| 🧠 Security Awareness Training | Empowers employees to avoid phishing traps and use strong credentials |
| 🔐 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) | Adds an extra layer of security to mitigate risks from exposed passwords |
Conclusion
Credential exposure is one of the most overlooked but dangerous threats facing organizations today. With ransomware and BEC attacks on the rise, early detection of leaked credentials is critical to staying secure.
Dark Web Domain & Email Monitoring Using HIBP gives your team the tools to detect and act on credential leaks before attackers do—protecting your business, customers, and reputation.
Want to Know if Your Organization Has Exposed Credentials?
Contact us today to set up Dark Web Domain & Email Monitoring with HIBP—and stay one step ahead of attackers.