What is Have I Been Pwned?

Summary:

In this insightful episode of Exploring Information Security, Troy Hunt, the creator of the widely recognized website, Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) talks about the origins and evolution of the service. Troy discusses his transition from writing about application security to developing HIBP and delves into the impacts of data breaches on both individuals and companies.

Episode Highlights:

• Impact of HIBP: Troy shares insights on how HIBP has evolved into a crucial tool for internet users to check if their data has been compromised in various data breaches.
• Community Interaction: Discussion on how the community aids in identifying new breaches and the collective effort to maintain data integrity and security awareness.
• Legal and Ethical Considerations: Troy talks about navigating legal challenges and ethical dilemmas in disclosing breaches and interacting with affected companies.
• Technical Insights: An exploration of the technical aspects of running HIBP, including dealing with massive datasets and implementing security measures to protect stored data.

Additional Resources:

• Have I Been Pwned: Visit HIBP
• Blog posts by Troy Hunt for further reading on cybersecurity and breach analysis.

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