The 188.net Leak Put 1,151 Email Accounts on the Dark Web

HEROIC analysts identified a file uploaded to Telegram in June 2026 titled "188.net - 1.151 emails." The upload contains 1,151 records, each pairing an email address with a plaintext password and the URL tied to the 188.net domain.

Why the 188.net Leak Is Dangerous

Every credential in this file is stored as plaintext, meaning no cracking or decryption is required before an attacker can attempt to log in. For the 1,151 people whose email and password appear here, that login is ready to use the moment someone opens the file.

What Was Exposed

• Email addresses
• Plaintext passwords
• URLs tied to the 188.net domain

Why This Matters

Domain-specific leaks like this one give attackers a focused starting point rather than a random mix of accounts. Because every record is connected to the same service, an attacker can quickly test the batch for password reuse across other sites, turning one leaked login into access to email, social media, or financial accounts if the same password was used elsewhere.

How a Domain-Specific Combolist Like This Is Made

Combolists focused on a single domain are typically built by scraping login credentials from phishing pages designed to look like the target site, or by pulling matching records out of a larger, unrelated breach. Once filtered down to just the accounts tied to 188.net, the list is packaged and shared on Telegram, where it's more valuable to buyers looking for that specific type of access.

Check If You Are Affected

If you've ever had an account tied to 188.net, it's worth checking your exposure. HEROIC's free breach scanner compares your email against more than 400 billion leaked records, including this upload, so you can update your password before it's tested against your other accounts.