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Have I Been Pwned
A free service that checks whether your email address or phone number has appeared in known data breaches. It aggregates billions of leaked records and lets you set up alerts for future breaches.
Why It’s Useful
It provides an immediate, actionable answer to whether your accounts may be compromised. The notification feature means you learn about breaches quickly enough to change passwords before damage is done.
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