Keep in mind these companies are just selling the service and taking a cut, they’re not MSPs, they’re not adding any other value, they’re just reselling our API keys and domain searches to companies that already wanted it. A ban on resellers would represent a decisive step towards ensuring greater transparency and fairness in how HIBP subscriptions are distributed. Troy Hunt made this decision after thoroughly examining the excessive support burden these resellers impose on the service. Resellers often purchase HIBP subscriptions and offer them to end-users at significantly marked-up prices. Resellers often charge customers excessive rates for services they could access directly from HIBP at a lower cost. Companies purchase our service through resellers who on-sell exactly the same thing but for more money and with shittier service. Cyber Security News is a Dedicated News Platform For Cyber News, Cyber Attack News, Hacking News & Vulnerability Analysis. HIBP is a collectivel that allows users to check whether their personal information, such as email addresses or phone numbers, has been exposed in data breaches. Kaaviya is a Security Editor and fellow reporter with Cyber Security News. I'm seriously considering just an outright ban on resellers buying @haveibeenpwned subscriptions for customers. They’re not resellers, they’re consumers of the service. Many users remain unaware of what they are paying for when purchasing through resellers, leading to dissatisfaction and misunderstandings. HIBP also offers an API for bulk queries, available through paid subscriptions ranging from $39.50 to $1,370 annually. She is covering various cyber security incidents happening in the Cyber Space.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:30:40 +0000