How to know if your password is compromised?

There are lot of hacks going on nowadays with many database getting hacked on a daily basis. This has led to users account email, username, and password getting leaked to the outside world. It can pose a threat as many bad actors use this information to their benefit and loss of such user.

In just few clicks, you can confirm if your password is compromised at any point in time.

• Visit https://breachdirectory.org/ and search your email, usernames on platforms or phone number.

• If your password is compromised, it will reveal the first 4 digits of the password and the sha1 hash. The password may not make any sense but the sha1 hash is very useful.

• Copy the sha1 hash

• Visit https://crackstation.net/

• Paste the hash

• Complete the reCaptcha

• Submit and you will be able to see your password.

This is for Educational purposes. Use wisely and smartly.