Researchers Find the ’33k Music Base’ Dump Really Holds 10,034 Logins

In February 2023, a Telegram user uploaded a file called 33k Music Base, aimed at accounts tied to music streaming and fan sites. HEROIC analysts verified the actual contents and found 10,034 usable records, well below the number in the file's name, each pairing an email address with a plaintext password and the login URL it was captured from. Why This Is Dangerous: The inflated file name does not change the real risk to the 10,034 people whose credentials are inside it. The passwords are stored in plain, readable text, so anyone with the file can log in immediately, with no cracking required. What Was Exposed: - Email addresses - Plaintext passwords - URLs tied to each login Why This Matters: Music and entertainment accounts are often tied to the same email and password used for more sensitive services. If any of these 10,034 people reused their credentials elsewhere, an attacker running a credential stuffing attack could gain access to email, banking, or shopping accounts, leading to identity theft or financial fraud. How a Combolist Like This Works: Files like this are usually assembled from stealer malware logs or older breach data, filtered down to a specific theme or platform, in this case music services, and given an exaggerated size in the title to attract buyers. Inflated numbers are a common sales tactic on Telegram and should not be taken at face value. Check If You Are Affected: Search your email address using HEROIC's free breach scanner, which checks against more than 400 billion exposed records, including this file. If your account shows up, change the password right away and anywhere else you have reused it.