News Summary

• Proton will monitor the Dark Web, where cybercriminals trade data obtained from hacks.
• If the Observatory works as intended, Proton might discover data breaches before companies become aware of the attacks.
• The company might also disclose the hacks before the firms acknowledge the issues.
• Proton's new tool should give companies and consumers "previously unobtainable transparency," as the data won't come from self-disclosures by targeted companies.
• The initial launch of the Data Breach Observatory will feature a roundup of notable breaches the company uncovered in 2025.