How to Use the Futureproof Data Leak Functionality

What Is a Data Leak?

A data leak is a security incident where your sensitive information is exposed online to unauthorized people or parties without your permission due to a breach on a website or service you used. 

With the Futureproof Data Leak functionality, you can see if your email address, account passwords, financial details, or other personal data were exposed online.

Why Is Data Leak Dangerous?

Once your data appears online, you cannot remove it from the internet yourself. 

Scammers may use leaked information to steal your identity, open loans or credit cards in your name, reset your accounts, or target you with scams.

Even older leaks still create risk today — because scammers often try your old passwords on your other accounts.

How Futureproof Helps

The Futureproof Data Leak functionality:

1. Shows leaked data grouped into categories such as:

   • Personal Data

   • Financial Data

   • Health Data

   • Travel Data

   • Online Activity

   • History Data 

2. Explains what each type of leaked data means through the Problem Overview quiz.

3. Displays:

   • Which data was leaked

   • The websites or services where your data was exposed

4. Guides you through steps to secure your affected accounts. 

5. Offers a checklist to help you spot warning signs, secure social media and address details, and create stronger security question answers.

6. Notifies you by email if any new leaks appear in the future. 

Weekly Safety Update Email

Once you subscribe, you will receive a weekly newsletter with updates about data leaks related to your account. 

If you do not see the email, check your Spam or Junk folder.

How to Fix a Data Leak

Step 1: Go to the Data Leak section in your dashboard and click Review & Secure.

Step 2: Select a detected leak and click Review & Secure to understand what was exposed.

Step 3: Complete the short 3-page quiz to learn:

• What type of data was leaked

• Why this type of data exposure is risky

• What problems it may cause if not secured

Step 4: Review:

• What data leaked

• Where the leak occurred

Step 5: Click the affected service link and secure your account there by:

1. Changing your password

2. Enabling 2-step authentication (2FA)

Step 6: Return to Futureproof and click Mark as Secured after completing the steps.

The leak will move to the secured (green) section in your dashboard.

You can also download your personal checklist by clicking Get My Checklist for guidance if new leaks occur in the future.

How to Stay Safe in the Future

Futureproof will continue monitoring your data and notify you via email if new leaks are detected.

If your data leaks again:

1. Check your Futureproof account to see which service was affected

2. Update your password immediately

3. Enable 2FA if you haven’t already

4. Secure your email account as well

With the Futureproof Data Leak feature, you can secure exposed accounts and reduce the risk of scammers reusing your leaked information.