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Have I been Pwned? With Troy Hunt (438)

In this episode, we're joined by Troy Hunt, Australian online security consultant, creator of Have I Been Pwned, and one of the world's leading voices on data breaches. He breaks down the key differences between encryption and hashing, and what they mean for keeping your data safe. We dive into infamous data breaches, including the Ashley Madison case, and explore the often hidden, long-term impacts these leaks can have on people's lives. With online scams and breaches costing Australians over $3 billion every year, we also look at the rising threat of ransomware and why it's so hard to fight. This conversation opened so many cans of worms, we had to save the rest for part two. https://haveibeenpwned.com/ Linkedin: Troy Hunt

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Have I been Pwned? With Troy Hunt (438)

Aug 10, 2025

In this episode, we’re joined by Troy Hunt, Australian online security
consultant, creator of *Have I
Been Pwned*, and one of the world’s leading voices on data
breaches. He breaks down the key differences between encryption and
hashing, and what they mean for keeping your data safe. We dive
into infamous data breaches, including the Ashley Madison case, and
explore the often hidden, long-term impacts these leaks can have on
people’s lives. With online scams and breaches costing Australians
over $3 billion every year, we also look at the rising threat of
ransomware and why it’s so hard to fight. This conversation opened
so many cans of worms, we had to save the rest for part two.

https://haveibeenpwned.com/

Linkedin: Troy Hunt

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