Proton Launches Data Breach Observatory to Track Leaks and Bring Transparency to Cybercrime Data
In an effort to combat the growing problem of cybercrime data leaks, Proton has launched its new Data Breach Observatory. This web-based platform aims to provide a centralized location for reporting on data breaches, making it easier to track the scope and scale of these incidents.
Proton believes that many companies fail to report data breaches due to fear of backlash from customers, regulators, or stockholders. However, this lack of transparency makes it difficult to determine the true extent of cybercrime activity. Dark web markets, where stolen data is frequently advertised and traded, are particularly problematic. These underground marketplaces often operate in a way that's hard to trace without specialized knowledge.
The Data Breach Observatory aims to address these issues by monitoring dark web exchanges directly. By doing so, Proton hopes to provide victims with early warning of potential breaches, potentially even before they're aware of the leak themselves. The platform also seeks to educate the public about the scope and scale of cybercrime, making it harder for companies to keep quiet about getting hacked.
Proton plans to update the Observatory in near real-time, using data from a risk detection firm called Constella Intelligence. However, this task will be a daunting one, as Proton estimates that around 1,571 data breaches have already occurred in 2025 alone, compromising over 100 billion records. With new breaches occurring at a rate of five per day, the Observatory's workload is likely to be substantial.
The launch of the Data Breach Observatory marks an important step towards greater transparency and awareness about cybercrime data leaks. By providing a centralized location for reporting on these incidents, Proton hopes to make it easier for companies to report breaches and for victims to take action to protect themselves.
In an effort to combat the growing problem of cybercrime data leaks, Proton has launched its new Data Breach Observatory. This web-based platform aims to provide a centralized location for reporting on data breaches, making it easier to track the scope and scale of these incidents.
Proton believes that many companies fail to report data breaches due to fear of backlash from customers, regulators, or stockholders. However, this lack of transparency makes it difficult to determine the true extent of cybercrime activity. Dark web markets, where stolen data is frequently advertised and traded, are particularly problematic. These underground marketplaces often operate in a way that's hard to trace without specialized knowledge.
The Data Breach Observatory aims to address these issues by monitoring dark web exchanges directly. By doing so, Proton hopes to provide victims with early warning of potential breaches, potentially even before they're aware of the leak themselves. The platform also seeks to educate the public about the scope and scale of cybercrime, making it harder for companies to keep quiet about getting hacked.
Proton plans to update the Observatory in near real-time, using data from a risk detection firm called Constella Intelligence. However, this task will be a daunting one, as Proton estimates that around 1,571 data breaches have already occurred in 2025 alone, compromising over 100 billion records. With new breaches occurring at a rate of five per day, the Observatory's workload is likely to be substantial.
The launch of the Data Breach Observatory marks an important step towards greater transparency and awareness about cybercrime data leaks. By providing a centralized location for reporting on these incidents, Proton hopes to make it easier for companies to report breaches and for victims to take action to protect themselves.
this is a game changer for cyber security... think about it, if people can see the scale of these data breaches, maybe they'll be more careful with their passwords & 2FA... also, who knows, might even stop buying stuff from those dark web markets 
. I mean, we all know how many companies are all secretive about their data breaches, but it's time someone shines a light on these underground marketplaces and dark web exchanges 
. It's crazy to think there have already been like, 1,571 breaches in 2025 alone... that's like, a lot of hacked accounts 
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. This is a game-changer for sure!
. I mean, can you believe there are already over 100 billion records compromised this year alone?! It's like, what even is the point of having a data protection policy if you're just going to let it all slip through the cracks? 
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? It's crazy how many breaches already happened in 2025 - over 100 billion records compromised? That's insane! 
. And what's with the assumption that companies will just start reporting every breach without fear of backlash? That never happens in real life 
Still think it's a cool idea, though 