Frequently Asked Questions
What is ArkSec?
ArkSec.io is your advanced email security guardian, providing real-time data breach detection and monitoring. We scan billions of records to alert you instantly if your email appears in any known data breaches, helping you stay one step ahead of potential security threats.
How Does ArkSec Work?
Our service operates through two powerful features:
- Instant Email Scanner: Enter your email on our homepage for an immediate check against our comprehensive database of known breaches.
- Continuous Monitoring: Sign up for our monitoring service to receive real-time alerts whenever your email appears in new data breaches.
Email Compromised? Here's Your Action Plan
If we detect your email in a breach, follow these steps to secure your accounts:
- Immediate Password Change: Update your email password with a strong, unique combination (12+ characters, including letters, numbers, and symbols).
- Enable Two-Factor Authentication: Add an extra layer of security with 2FA using an authenticator app or SMS verification.
- Update Security Questions: Change your security questions to answers that aren't publicly available information.
- Password Audit: Review and update passwords for other accounts using the same credentials, especially financial and social media accounts.
- Activity Check: Review your email's recent activity and sent folder for any unauthorized access or suspicious messages.
- Financial Monitoring: Keep a close watch on your financial accounts for any unusual activity in the coming weeks.
- Contact Notification: If your email was used for spam, inform your contacts to be wary of suspicious messages.
- System Security: Run a comprehensive antivirus scan on all your devices to detect potential malware.
For immediate assistance, contact our support team at [email protected]
Pricing & Plans
We believe in accessible security for everyone:
- Free Basic Scan: Instantly check your email against known breaches
- Premium Monitoring: Real-time alerts and comprehensive protection