DeHashed
Breach record search engine covering usernames, emails, names, IPs, and phone numbers.
Technical Architecture & Overview
DeHashed searches compiled breach databases across identifiers including email, username, name, address, phone, IP, and VIN, with a credit-based API that requires a Search subscription. Investigators use it to correlate exposure across dump sources, and a free Quick Check shows breach exposure for an email, username, or phone number. Government, nonprofit, and non-governmental organizations can request free access.
Targeted Technical Use Cases
Cross-identifier breach correlation during investigations where multiple data points are known.
Evaluation & Trade-offs
Core Strengths
- +Searches identifiers beyond email.
- +API available for case tooling, with Maltego integration.
- +A data wells page lists the breaches in its search index.
Trade-Offs & Limitations
- -API use requires a Search subscription in addition to query credits.
- -Full search requires a paid subscription; the free plan is limited.
Defensive Security Application
Investigating exposure of specific individuals and credentials during fraud or ATO casework.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DeHashed?→
DeHashed searches compiled breach databases across identifiers including email, username, name, address, phone, IP, and VIN, with a credit-based API that requires a Search subscription. Investigators use it to correlate exposure across dump sources, and a free Quick Check shows breach exposure for an email, username, or phone number. Government, nonprofit, and non-governmental organizations can request free access.
What is DeHashed used for?→
Cross-identifier breach correlation during investigations where multiple data points are known.
What are the strengths of DeHashed?→
- +Searches identifiers beyond email.
- +API available for case tooling, with Maltego integration.
- +A data wells page lists the breaches in its search index.
What are the limitations of DeHashed?→
- +API use requires a Search subscription in addition to query credits.
- +Full search requires a paid subscription; the free plan is limited.
How is DeHashed used defensively?→
Investigating exposure of specific individuals and credentials during fraud or ATO casework.