Credential leaks are the silent breach
You’ve got devices locked down, firewalls humming, MFA deployed — seems solid, right? But what about credentials? They're the new soft spot, and attackers know it. Forget brute-force hacking; today's biggest threat is simpler and stealthier: attackers aren't breaking in, they're logging in.
Recent reports show nearly 80% of breaches involve stolen credentials, often harvested silently by rampant infostealer malware from compromised devices, massive data dumps, and bustling dark web forums. This isn't a minor leak; it's a firehose, fueled by remote work complexities, inevitable password reuse, and that ever-growing list of cloud apps your teams rely on. The risk just keeps multiplying.
And the worst part? Finding out after the damage is done – when accounts are drained, systems are hijacked, sensitive data is gone, and you're left dealing with the fallout. That reactive scramble is exactly what keeps IT leaders up at night.
Introducing Breach Monitoring: Our dark web monitoring tool
Today, we're officially launching Prey’s Breach Monitoring – a new, built-in defense against compromised credential attacks. We built this tool to give you a proactive way to find out if your organization's data has been exposed online.
Prey’s Breach Monitoring is our dark web and exposure monitoring tool built to give IT teams a fighting chance. We scans dark web forums and other criminal communities to look for email addresses and domains associated with your company that have been exposed in data breaches. If we spot a hit, we take immediate note and update your report ASAP.
Our edge? We partner with specialized threat intelligence providers who go beyond standard surface-level scans. They have carefully cultivated access into closed criminal forums, private messaging groups, and other hidden online communities where stolen data often gets shared or sold before it hits the mainstream dark web or gets publicly announced in a breach notification. This crucial early intel gives you a vital head-start to reset passwords, secure accounts, and neutralize threats proactively, rather than reacting weeks after the fact.
Get Breach Monitoring working, your way: standalone or integrated
Getting Prey Breach Monitoring up and running is refreshingly simple, designed to fit how you work.
Need a focused tool specifically for dark web intelligence? Great news: Breach Monitoring is available as a standalone license. You can deploy this critical visibility quickly to tackle credential exposure head-on, without needing our full device management suite if that's not your current priority.
Already managing your fleet with the Prey platform? Even better. For existing users, Breach Monitoring integrates seamlessly right into your familiar Prey panel. There’s absolutely nothing new to install or configure.
What you can do with Breach Monitoring
When data breaks free, every second counts — and guessing isn’t a strategy. Prey’s Breach Monitoring gives you the tools to spot a problem early, size up the risk, and act fast to contain it. Whether you’re securing a few dozen laptops or an entire remote workforce, the goal is the same: know what’s out there, know what it means, and know what to do next. Here’s how Breach Monitoring helps you stay in control:
Get weekly updates on any new data at risk
Prey constantly scans the dark web, hacker forums, and leaked databases for exposed credentials, personal data, and even financial information tied to your users. You’ll be the first to know if something pops up, so you can act before anyone else does.
Monitor individuals’ emails or your entire domain
You choose whether to keep an eye on a handful of email accounts or your full company domain. Either way, Prey gives you global visibility into where your data is showing up and how exposed your organization really is.
Weekly reports with actionable ratings
Every week, you’ll get an updated report with an exposure rating that helps you gauge your organization’s risk level. Use this to guide response priorities and keep your team aligned on what needs attention.
Understand what needs urgent attention
Breach Monitoring doesn’t just dump raw data on your lap — it brings you relevant, actionable information like exposed emails, usernames, and even banking data. That way, you can decide what to tackle first, based on who’s affected and how critical their role is.
Take action fast
When a breach is detected, you can respond quickly using Prey’s built-in tools — like locking devices, triggering alerts, or even wiping endpoints remotely. It's all about connecting breach insights to your devices, so your response is fast and effective.
See the bigger picture over time
While Breach Monitoring doesn’t analyze trends for you, it gives you the raw insights to do it yourself. By reviewing weekly reports and exposure history, you can start noticing patterns — which users are recurring targets, what kind of data is leaking, and where you might need stronger defenses.
Download & share your data
Every piece of breached data we find is available for export. Use it to build internal reports, brief stakeholders, or plug the intel into your own workflows. It’s your data, use it however you need.
Keep your company — and clients — safe
Leaked credentials don’t just hurt your business. They can put client data at risk, too. Breach Monitoring helps protect both sides of the relationship, making sure you’re not the weak link in someone else’s chain.
Built for IT & security leaders on the front lines
Prey Breach Monitoring is designed specifically for the professionals responsible for safeguarding company assets and data: IT Managers, IT Directors, SecOps Leads, CISOs, and anyone juggling device management, user security, and incident response, especially in organizations with remote or hybrid teams.
You know the drill – credential leaks are silent threats. They don't set off immediate alarms; they quietly give attackers the keys to the kingdom. Breach Monitoring provides the crucial early warning you need. It finds your organization's exposed email addresses and domains on the dark web before they turn into costly breaches, compliance failures, or operational chaos – all without adding unnecessary complexity or budget strain.
Key advantages: Why Breach Monitoring matters now
- Get early breach warnings: Receive timely reports when credentials tied to your company surface on the dark web, leak sites, or data dumps. Stop finding out after the incident.
- Connect leaks to company assets: Crucially, link discovered credential exposures directly back to specific users and, if using Prey's platform, you can pinpoint the affected devices they use. This provides vital context for risk assessment and rapid response.
- Secure your remote workforce: Gain essential visibility into credential risks impacting your scattered teams, no matter where they log in from.
- Streamline compliance & reporting: Easily export detected exposure data for audits, incident documentation, or internal reporting. Less hassle, more control.
- Affordable, focused dark web Intel: Access powerful, targeted credential monitoring without the six-figure price tag or complexity of oversized enterprise platforms.
Essential for data-sensitive industries
While every organization benefits from proactive monitoring, Breach Monitoring is particularly critical if you operate in sectors with high-value data or strict regulations:
- Education
Tons of users, shared devices, and remote logins make schools a common target. Leaked credentials can lead to anything from snooping in grades to locking down entire SIS systems. - Healthcare
Patient data, staff records, and insurance info are gold for attackers. Safeguard sensitive patient data (ePHI) and meet HIPAA requirements by detecting leaks early. - Financial Services
One bad leak can cause a ripple effect — fraud, compliance issues, fines. Breach Monitoring helps you catch those weak spots early and stay on top of security. - Tech
Secure company IP, developer access, and user accounts in dynamic, tool-heavy environments.
Why we built it: Unified device & identity exposure security
For years, Prey has always been about giving you solid, reliable tools for tracking, managing, and securing your devices – without the eye-watering enterprise price tag. But let's be real: the threat landscape doesn't stand still. We've all seen the shift: it's not just about lost laptops anymore. Stolen credentials are now the primary weapon attackers use to gain access and compromise systems.
That’s precisely why we developed Breach Monitoring. It adds this essential layer, actively scanning for your organization's exposed logins. By integrating dark web intelligence with our core device security capabilities, Prey now delivers a more unified platform. You can see the credential exposure, understand the potential device impact, and take informed action – all within one system. It's the logical next step in providing comprehensive, actionable security.
With Breach Monitoring, we’re going beyond device protection and stepping into identity protection.
Take control before the breach happens
You can't act on threats you can't see. The dark web contains early warnings of potential attacks. Prey Breach Monitoring brings those critical insights to you proactively. Get the visibility needed to secure compromised accounts, alert users, and protect your organization before a leak becomes a crisis.
Ready to stop reacting and start preventing? Check your dark web exposure.
