Breach Intelligence Report 18 Apr 2026

2.1M URL LOG PASS TXT CLOUD Leak: 1.6 Million Passwords Exposed. Yours Might Be One.

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Email Addresses Plaintext Password Urls
Stealer Logs 2.1M URL LOG PASS - TXT CLOUD uploaded by a Telegram User
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Records Exposed 1,679,757
Source Type Stealer log
Origin United States
Password Type plaintext

In November 2025, HEROIC analysts confirmed the 2.1M URL LOG PASS TXT CLOUD stealer log dataset was circulating on Telegram. The file exposed 1,679,757 records containing plaintext email addresses, plaintext passwords, and the URLs of the websites where each set of credentials was captured. Formatted as a simple text file and advertised by record count, the dataset was shared openly with a large criminal audience.


Why This Is Dangerous

A dataset this size -- nearly 1.7 million plaintext credential pairs -- is effectively a master key to a huge number of online accounts. Because every password is stored in clear text, attackers need zero technical ability to use it. They point an automated tool at the file, and within hours they have tested every combination against banking sites, email platforms, retail accounts, and social media profiles. With URLs included, the attacker knows exactly which services each victim uses and can prioritize high-value targets. For the people in this file, the risk is immediate and severe.


What Was Exposed in the 2.1M URL LOG PASS TXT CLOUD Stealer Log

  • Email addresses (1,679,757 records)
  • Plaintext passwords -- no encryption, no hashing, completely readable
  • URLs identifying the exact websites where credentials were stolen from each victim

Why This Matters for Victims

Files labeled with record counts like this one are trafficked heavily in criminal communities because the scale signals high value. Nearly 1.7 million credentials means attackers expect a significant percentage to still be active and reused accross multiple sites. Credential stuffing attacks powered by datasets like this one are responsible for millions of account takeovers every year. Affected users may find their email accounts hijacked, unauthorized charges on their bank statements, or fraudulent loan applications filed in their names. People who use the same password on more than one site face exponentially greater risk -- one entry in this file can unlock a dozen different accounts.


How the 2.1M TXT CLOUD Stealer Log Collected 1.6 Million Passwords

This dataset was assembled by infostealer malware deployed accross thousands of individual machines. The malware infiltrates a victim's computer through a phishing email, a fake crack for paid software, or a malicious browser plugin. Once active, it silently collects every password saved in the victim's browser, every login the victim types, and every session cookie that keeps them logged into websites. All of this data is exfiltrated to the attacker's servers and eventually compiled into bulk files like this one for sale or free distribution on Telegram. The text file format and the explicit record count in the title are typical of how stealer log traders advertise their product. Victims have no way to know their data is in these files until they check.


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Breach Breakdown

Domain 2.1M URL LOG PASS - TXT CLOUD uploaded by a Telegram User
Leaked Data Email Addresses,Plaintext Password,URLs
Password Types plaintext
Date Leaked 18 Apr 2026
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Risk Score: 8.7/10 - Critical

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Breach Timeline Analysis

March 2024 Multiple credentials exposed in recent data breach
January 2024 Password found in dark web marketplace
December 2023 Personal information leaked in major security incident

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