Show HN: BreachScanner – Check if your email has been in data breaches

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Takes an email address Checks against the HackMyIP breach API Reports: breach count, affected services, risk score, password exposure Generates personalized security recommendations Installation git clone https://github.com/Aaronmike481/BreachScanner.git cd BreachScanner go mod tidy AboutThis tool checks if your email has been breached on the darkweb

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