Shopping online, booking a trip, managing your bank account from your mobile phone, or simply signing up for a social network means leaving a trail. The worrying thing is that, often, we are not aware of the extent to which our sensitive data is exposed, or worse still, is already circulating on the network without our knowledge.
In this article, we will discuss how to verify if your sensitive data has been compromised, what types of information are considered critical under the GDPR, and how to protect it with specialized tools, such as Qondar.
First of all, what exactly is sensitive data?
Not all personal data is equally relevant or requires the same level of protection. According to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), sensitive personal data is that which reveals:
- The ethnic or racial origin
- The political opinions
- The religious or philosophical convictions
- The Union membership
- Data genetic or biometric
- Data related to the health
- The sexual life or sexual orientation of a person
In addition to these, sensitive data is also considered to be that which, by its nature, may pose a greater risk if it falls into the wrong hands, such as identity documents, bank accounts, passwords, physical addresses, personal phone numbers, or information about your children.
Knowing what a person’s sensitive data is is crucial to understanding why it is so attractive to cybercriminals.
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Why is it so easy for your data to end up in the wrong hands?
In many cases, you’re not doing anything wrong. One of the platforms you’re registered with simply suffers a breach, or you inadvertently access an unsecured public Wi-Fi network. Even a simple download can open the door for your information to end up in a black market database.
The worrying thing is not just the leak itself, but the time that passes until the user finds. that data may have been circulating on obscure forums for months (or even years) without even knowing.
How do you know if your sensitive personal data is already online?
Digital exposure is more common than it seems
You don’t have to be a public figure or a company executive to be a victim. Indiscriminate attacks are the most frequent, and many cybercriminals operate under the logic of “the more, the merrier.”
There are free platforms to check if your email or passwords have been leaked, such as Have I Been Pwned. However, these tools provide limited vision and shallow insight into the problem.
Qondar, your ally for continuous protection
This is where Qondar comes in, a solution developed by Enthec, specializing in cybersecurity and cyber surveillance. Qondar goes a step further than conventional platforms: it doesn’t just alert you if your email has been leaked, but also performs a continuous surveillance on the open web, the deep web, and the dark web to detect whether your sensitive data is being traded, shared, or used without your consent.
Qondar is part of a new generation of Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) tools, a proactive approach that enables you to anticipate potential cyberattacks rather than just react after they occur.
Thanks to its automated intelligence engine, Qondar monitors your fingerprint and alerts you in real-time if any information is compromised, including passwords, card numbers, identification documents, or sensitive personal data.
What can I do if I discover my data has been leaked?
We recommend:
- Cambia tus contraseñas inmediatamente. Start managing passwords for your most sensitive accounts, including email, banking, and social media.
- Activate two-step verification whenever possible.
- Keep a close eye on your bank accounts and digital platforms with increased attention during the following months.
- Contact the affected services to know the extent of the leak.
- Consider using a tool like Qondar to receive early warnings and make timely decisions.
The importance of prevention: reacting is not enough
The reality is apparent: Protecting your sensitive data is not optional; it is necessary. . Doing it just once isn’t very useful. Digital exposure is dynamic and constantly changing. Therefore, the approach must be continuous, as proposed by Continuous Threat Exposure Management.
With Qondar, you have a solution that is efficient, automatic, and in real-time, designed for individuals who value their privacy and security in today’s digital world.
What sets Qondar apart from other solutions?
- Complete coverage: Tracking multiple layers of the internet, not just the surface.
- Proactive detection: Qondar doesn’t wait for a crisis to act.
- Simple interface: No advanced technical knowledge required.
- Clear and helpful alerts: You will know exactly what information is compromised.
Furthermore, being developed by Enthec, a company with extensive experience in the business field thanks to Kartos (the corporate solution), Qondar benefits from a solid and proven know-how record in the world of cybersecurity.
What if nothing has ever happened to me?
That is precisely the trap. Many leaks do not generate immediate effects. and can take months for someone to use that data against you. A hacked account could be silently used to spy on, send spam to, or even impersonate you on other platforms.
According to a 2022 Norton study,1 in 5 people in Spain have been victims of some cyber fraud,but only half were aware of it at the time it occurred. The other half discovered it late, after the damage had already been done.
Protect yourself now. Because tomorrow could be too late.
If you’ve made it this far, it’s because you know something isn’t quite right about how we protect (or don’t protect) our information on the Internet. Good intentions are not enough.. Your information circulates, with or without your permission. The question is: do you want to know before it happens or after it happens?
Qondar can help you regain control. Start your digital surveillance today and keep your sensitive data out of the hands of cybercriminals.
Are you unsure whether your sensitive personal data has already been exposed? Find out today with Qondar. Because in the digital world, the best defense is anticipation.
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