Why Breach Data Is Shared With Have I Been Pwned

How do you know if one of your accounts has been part of a security breach? Richard chats with Troy Hunt about HaveIBeenPwned, a free service that allows individuals to receive notifications when their accounts appear in a security breach. Troy discusses other services available alongside HaveIBeenPwned for sysadmins, including password checking, identifying accounts associated with a specific domain, and more. When considering the cost of managing a customer with an exploited account, being able to prevent or mitigate potential risk is highly valuable.

Links

• HaveIBeenPwned
• Park Mobile Settlement
• Snowflake Data Breach

Recorded September 25, 2025