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Have I Been Pwned Launches Version 2.0 with Redesigned Interface and Streamlined Features

The updated breach-checking service now focuses exclusively on email searches, with a modernized layout and plans for additional security guidance.

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Have I Been Pwned

Overview

  • Have I Been Pwned, founded by Troy Hunt in 2013, has released a major Version 2.0 update after over a year of development.
  • The redesigned platform features a black-blue interface, improved usability, a chronological breach timeline, and animated feedback for clean checks.
  • Search functionality has been streamlined to focus solely on email addresses, removing phone number and username searches from the public interface.
  • Phone and username queries remain available via API to support third-party integrations, ensuring continuity for developers.
  • Future updates will include detailed guidance on two-factor authentication and passkeys to enhance user security practices.