The 105k HQ Gambling Combolist Leaked 99,414 Login Pairs

HEROIC analysts found a combolist marketed as 105k HQ Combolist target Gambling on a Telegram channel, first leaked on 2 April 2023. The listing advertised roughly 105,000 records, but HEROIC's verified count found 99,414 records in the file, still a substantial number even after correcting the inflated marketing figure. The file contains email addresses, plaintext passwords, and URLs pointing to gambling websites. Why This Is Dangerous: Gambling accounts are frequently linked to stored payment methods and withdrawal details, making them an attractive target beyond just the login itself. Because these passwords are stored in plaintext, an attacker can log straight into an account, and from there attempt to access linked payment information or drain account balances. What Was Exposed: - Email addresses and usernames - Plaintext passwords - URLs pointing to gambling platforms tied to each account Why This Matters: A combolist built around a single type of site, like gambling platforms, lets attackers focus their efforts where financial fraud is most likely to pay off. Reused passwords from this list can also be tested against banking and email accounts, turning one gambling account compromise into a broader identity theft risk. How a Targeted Combolist Like This Works: Attackers sometimes filter a larger pool of stolen credentials down to accounts on a specific type of website, in this case gambling platforms, then package and market that filtered list as "high quality" to buyers looking for a specific kind of fraud opportunity. Check If You Are Affected: HEROIC's free breach scanner checks your email against more than 400 billion leaked records, including this gambling-focused combolist. Scan now to see if your login is among the 99,414 exposed records.