BreachWatch is a modern, responsive, and professional web application designed to help users check if their email address has been exposed in known data breaches. Powered by the XposedOrNot API, it provides real-time security insights with a focus on privacy and user experience.
Live at : BreachWatch
- Real-Time Scanning: Instantly checks multiple breach databases.
- Risk Assessment: Provides a calculated risk score (Safe, Low, Medium, High).
- Security Tips: Offers actionable advice to fortify your digital identity.
- Privacy First: Emails are not stored; they are only used for the API request.
- Modern UI: Sleek, Bento-inspired design with dark mode support.
- Rate Limiting: Built-in protection against automated abuse.
- Backend: Python, Flask
- Frontend: HTML5, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript
- API: XposedOrNot
- Deployment: WSGI with Gunicorn
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/vision-dev1/BreachWatch.git cd BreachWatch -
Create a virtual environment:
python -m venv venv source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
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Install dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt
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Run the application:
python app.py
The project is deployment-ready for platforms like Heroku, Render, or DigitalOcean App Platform.
- Procfile: Configured to run with Gunicorn:
web: gunicorn app:app. - Dynamic Port: Bound to the
PORTenvironment variable.
This tool is for educational and personal security awareness. Always follow best practices for online safety and never share sensitive credentials.
This tool is under GPL-3.0 License. See the LICENSE file for details