Have I Been Pwned

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.