Pwned : Simple CLI Script To Check If You Have A Password

Pwned is a simple command-line python script to check if you have a password that has been compromised in a data breach. This script uses haveibeenpwned API to check whether your passwords were leaked during one of the many breaches of online services.

This API uses k-Anonymity model that allows a password to be searched for by partial hash in order to anonymously verify if a password was leaked without disclosing the searched password.

How Script Works?

Also Read – Flux-Keylogger : Modern Javascript Keylogger With Web Panel

Git Installation

#clone the repo
$ git clone https://github.com/sameera-madushan/Pwned.git

#change the working directory to Pwned
$ cd Pwned

#install the requirements
$ pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Usage

python pwned.py -p <your password here>

R K

Recent Posts

WhatsMyName App – Find Anyone Across 640+ Platforms

Overview WhatsMyName is a free, community-driven OSINT tool designed to identify where a username exists…

6 days ago

Analyzing Directory Size Linux Tools Explained

Managing disk usage is a crucial task for Linux users and administrators alike. Understanding which…

6 days ago

Understanding Disk Usage with du Command

Efficient disk space management is vital in Linux, especially for system administrators who manage servers…

6 days ago

How to Check Directory Size in Linux

Knowing how to check directory sizes in Linux is essential for managing disk space and…

6 days ago

Essential Commands for Linux User Listing

Managing user accounts is a core responsibility for any Linux administrator. Whether you’re securing a…

6 days ago

Command-Line Techniques for Listing Linux Users

Linux offers powerful command-line tools for system administrators to view and manage user accounts. Knowing…

7 days ago