Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.
That makes sense, might give it a try (for this use you mention)While I certainly do not advocate using some of the suggested bits of data for a Google Alert, I do use several custom Google Alert bots to keep an eye on specific products from both Eaglesoft and Milviz. This helps me to become aware of support questions being asked in fora I rarely -if ever- visit, or discover if/when security has been breached.
The Google Alert feature is quite legitimate and safe to use, provided one takes care to only use keywords that aren't sensitive personal information!