Who qualifies for researcher access?
Researcher accounts are verified manually. We work with security researchers at established cybersecurity companies, independent investigative journalists with a verifiable publication record, and accredited academic researchers. Applications are reviewed individually — expect identity and affiliation checks, and a short call in most cases.
What exactly is a token?
One token equals approximately one character of revealed data. When you reveal a username, password or URL field of a record, the cost is the length of that value. Once revealed, the record stays open for your account forever — you never pay twice for the same field.
Do tokens expire?
Research packs are valid for 30 days from purchase. Unused tokens burn at expiry. If you top up while an older pack is still active, both packs work — spending draws from the oldest pack first, so nothing is lost early.
Is this legal?
Yes — the same lawful model used by established threat-intelligence providers. We index data that criminals have already exposed and make it actionable for defense and research. Access is granted only to verified defenders and researchers, scoped, audited, and licensed strictly for research and protective purposes. Researchers must comply with applicable law (including the US Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and, where relevant, GDPR) and with our Terms of Use, which prohibit any use of exposed credentials to access accounts.
What's the difference between Monitor and Credentials tiers?
Monitor shows which links and logins were exposed. Credentials adds passwords. Both are monthly per-domain subscriptions with alerts and API access.
Why do you need domain verification?
Scoping searches to domains you provably own protects everyone: your employees' credentials aren't exposed to strangers, and competitors can't monitor your infrastructure. Researchers with full-index access go through a separate agreement.
Can we pay by invoice?
Yes — Enterprise plans support invoice billing, MSA and DPA paperwork. Contact [email protected].