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ELI5. How do "dark web scans" to see if my personal data has been stolen? (by Sparky)

 Sparky (0)  (30 / M-F / Massachusetts)
7-Mar-19 8:22 am
ELI5. How do "dark web scans" to see if my personal data has been stolen?

Companies like Experian off it but I'd like to see if anyone can break it down to the lay men.... I just can't wrap my head around how this works


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