Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) is a free service that allows users to check if their email address or phone number has been compromised in a data breach.
Key features:
- Data Breach Aggregation: HIBP collects and indexes data breaches from various sources.
- Email/Phone Number Search: Users can enter their email address or phone number to check if it appears in any of the indexed breaches.
- Breach Details: HIBP provides details about each breach, including the compromised data types (e.g., passwords, email addresses, etc.).
- Notification Service: Users can subscribe to be notified if their email address is found in future data breaches.
- Domain Search: Allows organizations to check if accounts within their domain have been compromised.
Use cases:
- Personal Security: Individuals can use HIBP to check if their accounts have been compromised and take necessary actions, such as changing passwords.
- Incident Response: Security professionals can use HIBP to investigate potential data breaches and assess the impact on their organization.
- Security Awareness: HIBP can be used to raise awareness about the importance of using strong, unique passwords and enabling two-factor authentication.
