XposedOrNot (XON) is a practical and resourceful tool designed to enable
you to verify π if your personal data has been implicated in a data breach. Originally,
this initiative was born out of my deep interest in forensics and the analysis of data
breaches. The realization of the sheer volume of sensitive information exposed and the
potential harm it could cause quickly led me to transform this interest into a public
service. I was motivated to offer this service to everyone for free, making it accessible
to all who want to protect their personal data and privacy.
The
XposedOrNot platform aids people in discovering whether their email
or personal details have been compromised in a data breach. This knowledge can propel
users to safeguard their accounts with measures such as password changes and vigilant
account monitoring.
Aside from just checking emails and passwords, the website also facilitates users in
scrutinizing data breach information at a
domain or sub-domain level. For those
who can confirm their domain ownership, they gain access to a detailed analysis of the
data breaches that have affected their users.
An exciting addition to our suite of tools is the
CXO Dashboard. This feature is
particularly helpful for companies and corporations managing multiple domains. The CXO
Dashboard offers a unified view of data breaches and all associated analytics. This
consolidated perspective can significantly simplify the complex task of breach monitoring
across various domains, empowering organizations to understand and respond to security
incidents more efficiently and effectively.
Xposed (single
page repository) comprises of details about all the data breaches
loaded onto XposedOrNot. This repository is designed to be visually engaging, simplifying
the understanding of each breach's unique aspects.For folks who prefer a simple list of
rows in a table, you may refer to
breaches page.
We have also created a useful utility, a
Privacy Shield feature for individuals
who do not wish to have their emails publicly searched on our platform. This is
particularly useful for those who value their privacy and want to protect their
data.
You may wonder why you should choose
XposedOrNot over other breach
monitoring services. The answer lies in our goal to raise awareness about data breaches
and provide support to reduce the effects of such breaches. Every bit of help is a light
in the darkness, and we aim to add to that illumination.
Unlike traditional monitoring services that merely inform you of your exposure and the
volume of leaked records, XposedOrNot takes an extra step. We give each email a risk
score, notify if the password was exposed in plaintext, and provide information on the top
breaches where the email was compromised, among other details.
Data breaches are classified by industry on our platform, offering an insightful
perspective into the most affected sectors. Our aim is to foster transparency and enable
individuals to guard against data breaches effectively.
I've also incorporated an alerting feature that can be activated for individual websites
and domains whenever they appear in data breaches. This service is totally free and is
beneficial for everyone β from individual email users to corporations seeking to
comprehend their users' vulnerability to data breaches better.
Furthermore, our
entire data set can be queried and
integrated into your custom applications via our
XposedOrNot API. Detailed instructions
on using the XposedOrNot API in your projects can be found on our API playground. Keeping
with our ethos of free and open access to data, our API will continue to remain
completely free of charge.
Lastly, I'd like to highlight that our application, API, and related files are all
open source and hosted in GitHub. This
open-source approach helps improve the security posture of the platform and invites
contributions from the public. I believe in the power of collective wisdom and encourage
security enthusiasts, web developers, designers, and data-breach researchers to share
their ideas and collaborate to make
XposedOrNot even more robust,secure
and effective. Your
contributions can help further
strengthen this free public utility. Let's work together to make XposedOrNot even better!