The 176k Shopping Combolist Exposed 173,909 Stolen Login Records

What HEROIC Analysts Found in the 176k Shopping Combolist: HEROIC analysts identified a combolist named "176k shopping" that was uploaded to Telegram, with the underlying data dated to December 2022. The file contains 173,909 records, each pairing an email address with a plaintext password and a URL tied to the shopping account. Why the 176k Shopping Leak Is Dangerous: With passwords exposed in plaintext, this file gives an attacker instant access to try each credential pair without any additional work. A collection this size, focused on shopping accounts, is especially useful to criminals looking to make fraudulent purchases or resell stored payment methods tied to those accounts. What Was Exposed: This leak includes email addresses, plaintext passwords, and URLs linked to the associated shopping accounts. Why This Matters: With nearly 174,000 records, this combolist gives attackers real scale for credential stuffing campaigns against retail and shopping platforms. If any of these shoppers reused their password elsewhere, from email to banking, those other accounts are at risk of takeover using the exact same credentials found here. How Combolists Work: A combolist packages large numbers of stolen email and password pairs into a single file that criminals can run through automated tools. Shopping-focused combolists like this one are often targeted at retail sites specifically because they may lead directly to stored payment information or loyalty points that can be cashed out. Check If You Are Affected: If you shop online with an email and password you also use elsewhere, it is worth checking whether your information is part of this leak. HEROIC's free breach scanner checks your email against more than 400 billion exposed records, so you can find out quickly and change any reused passwords.