Check Your Email Against This 212.178.67.161 Leak of 1,064 Logins

HEROIC analysts came across this file while working through a batch of records uploaded to Telegram on November 29, 2020, labeled only with an IP address, 212.178.67.161. Inside were 1,064 records, each combining an email address, a plaintext password, and the URL of the login page it came from.

Why This Is Dangerous

A file without a recognizable brand name attached is easy to dismiss, but the credentials inside work the same as any other leak. Each of these 1,064 passwords sits in plaintext, meaning it is usable the instant someone opens the file, no cracking or guesswork required.

What Was Exposed

• Email addresses, the anchor used to link this record to a person's other accounts
• Plaintext passwords, readable and ready to try without modification
• URLs, identifying the exact login page each credential pair was tied to

Why This Matters

Because this data is tied to a server address rather than a familiar company name, the people in this file may not even realize which of their accounts is connected to it. That gap between exposure and awareness is exactly why a direct check matters more than trying to recall where you might have used this password.

How This Breach Type Works

This record set is a combolist, assembled from existing email and password pairs rather than pulled from a live intrusion happening in real time. Combolists spread through channels like Telegram because the pairing is already complete, and their main danger is credential stuffing, where the same pair is tested automatically against a wide range of other sites.

See for Yourself Whether You Are in This File

Run a scan your email check now rather than guessing based on the server address alone. If your email turns up and the password matches one you still use, change it immediately and enable multi-factor authentication wherever it is supported. Check a work email in addition to a personal one, since this kind of file rarely separates the two.