12,980 Stolen Passwords From .it Uploaded by a Telegram User

HEROIC analysts identified a stealer log containing 12,980 compromised records that was uploaded by a Telegram user in August 2024. The dataset, labeled ".it uploaded by a Telegram User," targets credentials associated with Italian (.it) domain endpoints. The exposed records include email addresses, plaintext passwords, and URLs, giving attackers a ready-made toolkit for unauthorized access.

Why This Telegram Stealer Log Is Dangerous

Unlike hashed or encrypted password dumps, this breach contains passwords stored entirely in plaintext. That means attackers do not need to crack or decode anything. They can copy and paste stolen credentials directly into login pages and gain immediate access to victim accounts. Because the data also includes the specific URLs where these credentials were used, attackers know exactly which services to target.

The combination of email addresses, working passwords, and associated URLs creates a complete attack package. Criminals can automate login attempts across thousands of accounts in minutes, and victims who reuse passwords across multiple services face exposure far beyond the original compromised site.

What Was Exposed in the .it Telegram Upload

• Email Addresses: 12,980 unique email accounts tied to Italian domain endpoints
• Plaintext Passwords: Fully readable passwords requiring no decryption
• URLs: The specific web addresses and services where these credentials were used

Why Plaintext Password Leaks Fuel Identity Theft and Fraud

Stolen credentials are the starting point for most cyberattacks today. When attackers obtain email and password pairs, they launch credential stuffing attacks, testing those combinations across banking portals, email providers, social media platforms, and e-commerce sites. Studies show that over 60% of people reuse passwords, which means a single leaked credential can unlock multiple accounts.

With plaintext passwords, the threat is immediate. There is no delay for password cracking. Attackers can execute account takeover within hours of a leak surfacing, draining financial accounts, stealing personal information, or using compromised email accounts to reset passwords on other services. The inclusion of URLs in this dataset accelerates these attacks by eliminating guesswork about where credentials will work.

How Stealer Logs Harvest Your Credentials

Stealer logs are created by malware known as "infostealers" that silently infect a victim's device. Once installed, this malware monitors everything you type, captures saved passwords from browsers, and records the websites you visit. It then packages all of this information into a structured log file and sends it to the attacker.

These logs are especially dangerous because they capture credentials as you actually use them, meaning the passwords are current and valid. Stealer log malware often spreads through phishing emails, fake software downloads, and malicious browser extensions. The logs are then sold or shared on platforms like Telegram, where they reach a wide audience of cybercriminals quickly.

Check If Your Credentials Were Exposed

If you use any Italian (.it) domain services or suspect your credentials may have been compromised, take action now. HEROIC maintains one of the largest breach databases in the world, with over 400 billion records indexed from known breaches, stealer logs, and dark web sources.

Use HEROIC's free breach scanner to search your email address and find out if your credentials appeared in this leak or any other known breach. Early detection is the most effective way to prevent account takeover and protect your digital identity.