The 100_random_random_1690843312 Breach Happened in 2023. The Logs Are Still Circulating.

What HEROIC Analysts Discovered in the 100_random_random_1690843312 Stealer Log

HEROIC analysts identified a stealer log file uploaded to Telegram in August 2023 under the identifier 100_random_random_1690843312. The file exposed 2,433 records containing email addresses, plaintext passwords, and URLs harvested from compromised devices. This type of data does not come from a single hacked website. It comes from malware quietly running on real people's computers.

Why Plaintext Passwords in a Stealer Log Are So Dangerous

When passwords are stored as plaintext, there is no encryption layer to slow an attacker down. Whoever recieved this file could begin attempting logins immediately. With email addresses paired directly to working passwords, credential stuffing attacks become trivial. An attacker simply loads the list into an automated tool and tests the combinations against email providers, banks, shopping sites, and social media platforms.

The URLs included in this log make the threat even more specific. Stealer malware records the exact sites a victim was logged into at the time of infection. That means attackers know exactly which services to target for each stolen credential pair.

What Was Exposed in the 100_random_random_1690843312 Telegram Upload

• Email addresses linked to real user accounts
• Plaintext passwords with no encryption
• URLs showing which services and platforms victims were actively using

Why This Stealer Log Matters Beyond the 2,433 Records

A record count of 2,433 may seem small compared to large database breaches, but stealer logs are fundamentally different in quality. Each record represents a person whose device was infected, whose active sessions were captured, and whose passwords were taken in working form. There is no cracking required. The data is immediately actionable for account takeover, identity theft, and financial fraud.

People often reuse passwords across multiple services. A single stolen credential from this log could unlock email, cloud storage, banking, and e-commerce accounts simultaneously. The damage from one record can be significant, especially if the victim has not changed their passwords since August 2023.

How Stealer Log Malware Actually Works

A stealer log is the output of an infostealer, a category of malware designed to silently harvest credentials from an infected machine. The malware is usually delivered through phishing emails, fake software downloads, or malicious browser extensions. Once installed, it scans the browser's saved password storage, captures active session cookies, and records the URLs of sites the user visits.

All of this data is then transmitted back to the attacker, often through Telegram channels where logs are bundled and distributed. The file identified as 100_random_random_1690843312 follows this exact pattern. It is a bundle of harvested endpoint data uploaded by a Telegram user who either ran the malware themselves or purchased the logs from someone who did. Definately one of the more direct forms of credential theft in circulation today.

Check If Your Credentials Appeared in This Stealer Log

HEROIC's free breach scanner searches across more than 400 billion exposed records, including stealer logs like this one. If your email address or password appeared in the 100_random_random_1690843312 upload or any related Telegram log bundle, you will find out in seconds. The scan is free, and knowing is always better than not knowing. Run your search at HEROIC and see if your data was part of this breach.