2,036 Plaintext Passwords Were Just Dumped on Telegram

HEROIC discovered a stealer log dump labeled "France" that was uploaded to Telegram in September 2024. This leak contains 2,036 records of stolen credentials, including email addresses, plaintext passwords, and associated URLs—all harvested by infostealer malware from infected devices.

Why Plaintext Passwords Put You at Immediate Risk

Unlike hashed or encrypted credentials, the passwords in this leak are stored in plaintext—meaning anyone who downloads this file can read them instantly. There is no cracking required, no decryption step. Attackers can copy and paste these passwords directly into login pages, making exploitation nearly effortless.

What Was Exposed

• Email Addresses – Used to identify accounts and launch targeted phishing attacks
• Plaintext Passwords – Immediately usable for unauthorized account access
• URLs – Reveal which websites and services the victim was logged into

Credential Stuffing: One Leaked Password Opens Many Doors

Most people reuse the same password across multiple sites. Attackers know this and use automated credential stuffing tools to test stolen email-password pairs against hundreds of services—banking portals, social media, cloud storage, and more. A single match from this France dump could give criminals access to your most sensitive accounts.

What Are Stealer Logs and How Do They Capture Your Data?

Stealer logs are collections of data harvested by infostealer malware such as RedLine, Raccoon, or Vidar. These programs silently infect a device—often through a malicious download or phishing email—and then extract saved passwords, browser cookies, autofill data, and session tokens. The stolen data is packaged into log files and sold or shared on platforms like Telegram, where anyone can access them.

Check If Your Credentials Were Exposed

If you suspect your information may be part of this breach, take action now. HEROIC's breach scanner indexes over 400 billion records from known breaches, stealer logs, and dark web dumps. Search your email address to find out whether your credentials have been compromised—and which specific breaches exposed them.