Troy Hunt welcomes Nepalese government to use Have I Been Pwned

Troy Hunt announced that the Nepalese government has begun using the “Have I Been Pwned” (HIBP) service to monitor compromised credentials across its public sector networks. The integration allows ministries and agencies to query the HIBP database via an API, enabling automated alerts when employee or citizen accounts appear in known data‑breach dumps. Hunt highlighted that the move aligns with the government’s recent cyber‑security strategy, which emphasizes proactive detection and rapid response to credential exposure.

The adoption follows similar implementations by other national authorities that have leveraged HIBP to improve breach awareness and encourage password hygiene among users. By making breach data searchable for its workforce, the Nepalese administration aims to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to government systems and protect personal information held by public services. The announcement has generated discussion among security professionals, receiving 55 up‑votes and 13 comments on the Hacker News thread linked to the post.