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The 773 Million Record "Collection #1" Data Breach

Troy Hunt

The post on the forum referenced "a collection of 2000+ dehashed databases and Combos stored by topic" and provided a directory listing of 2,890 of the files which I've reproduced here. The same anonymity model is used (neither 1Password nor HIBP ever see your actual password) and it enables bulk checking all in one go.

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Encryption: How It Works, Types, and the Quantum Future

eSecurity Planet

As networks evolved and organizations adopted internet communications for critical business processes, these cryptographic systems became essential for protecting data. Application developers managing sensitive user data must especially beware of increasing regulatory action surrounding data privacy. The Importance of Encryption.

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Types of Encryption, Methods & Use Cases

eSecurity Planet

Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel, like a password manager. The three innovators and MIT patented the RSA algorithm, a proprietary system available through RSA Security until its public release in 2000.

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7 Cyber Security Courses Online For Everybody

Spinone

To protect personal information and feel safe while surfing the internet; 2. You can buy one course (which can cost from $90 to $2000) or purchase a subscription for a discounted price of $149/year. Network Security: In this module, you will learn more about how to secure network: firewalls, password managers, and more.