13,727 Emails and Passwords Leaked in Germany Combo Mail Breach

In May 2026, an anonymous user uploaded a stealer log file to Telegram containing 13,727 records tied to German endpoints. The file, dubbed "Germany Combo Mails Access," was pulled directly from malware-infected devices and included email addresses, plaintext passwords, and the URLs of the sites those credentials unlock. Anyone who downloads the file gets instant, ready-to-use login access.

Why a Telegram Combo List Is Dangerous

Unlike an old database dump, this kind of file is fresh and functional. The credentials inside were harvested straight from browsers and apps on infected machines, which means the passwords are current and the accounts they unlock are still active. Because the file is sitting in a public Telegram channel, it can be copied, resold, and reused by anyone with a link, not just skilled hackers.

What Was Exposed

• Email addresses
• Plaintext passwords
• URLs of the accounts and services those credentials access

Why This Matters

Because the passwords in this file were stored and leaked in plaintext, there is no encryption standing between an attacker and your account. Anyone with the file can plug your email and password directly into other websites, a tactic known as credential stuffing, to try to take over your accounts. From there, the risk extends to identity theft and financial fraud if any of the exposed logins connect to banking, shopping, or email accounts you still use.

How Stealer Log Combo Lists Work

Infostealer malware infects a device, usually through a fake download, cracked software, or a malicious email attachment, and then quietly copies every saved password, autofill entry, and login session it can find from the browser. That stolen data is packaged into a "combo list," pairing each email with its matching password and the site it belongs to. These lists are then dumped on Telegram channels and dark web forums, where they circulate for free or for sale, giving low-effort criminals the same access as the malware operator who stole it.

Check If You Are Affected

If you have used a German email address or logged into a service using credentials that may be included in this file, it is worth checking now rather than waiting for a problem to show up. HEROIC's free breach scanner searches a database of more than 400 billion leaked records, including stealer logs like this one, to tell you instantly whether your information has been exposed. Run a free scan and take back control of your accounts before someone else does.