As a user of digital services, I want to ensure the security of my personal data. In particular, the password I use is of decisive importance. Knowing whether my password has been exposed in the past due to a data breach is of great relevance to me. Therefore, I need a tool that enables me to check exactly this information. The tool should be secure and protect my data by using an encryption function like SHA-1 Hash.

The tool Pwned Passwords is specifically designed to help you secure your passwords, and thus your personal data. When you enter your password, the tool checks in a comprehensive database, comprising half a billion real passwords, whether your password has previously been compromised. Rest assured, your entries are not processed unencrypted, but they pass through a so-called SHA-1 hashing function. This ensures that your entered password remains private and protected. If there's a match, the platform will notify you immediately and recommend that you change your password without delay. In this way, Pwned Passwords provides quick and secure insight into the reliability of your passwords, protecting you against possible future data breaches and helping you better safeguard your personal data.