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Security7 min read · Jul 1, 2026

Data Breaches Explained: What Happens to Your Email

When a company gets breached, your email hits the dark web within hours. Here's the full timeline — and how to stay ahead.

The Breach Timeline

0h

Company database is compromised

1-6h

Stolen data is exfiltrated to attacker servers

6-24h

Data appears on dark web marketplaces

1-7d

Credential stuffing attacks begin (automated login attempts)

7-30d

Phishing campaigns target breached emails

30d+

Company publicly discloses the breach (often delayed)

How Aliases Protect You

With a unique alias per service, a breach at LinkedIn doesn't affect your Netflix, bank, or Amazon accounts. The attacker gets linkedin.k3m@mask.email — which you simply disable. Your real email remains untouched.

Mask's Breach Monitoring

Mask continuously monitors breach databases for your aliases. When a breach is detected, you get an instant alert with the severity, exposed data types, and a one-click option to disable the compromised alias. No more finding out months later.

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