39985 Records from LimeCloud FREE LOGS Leaked in Stealer Log Attack

In December 2024, a Telegram user shared a file called "LimeCloud FREE LOGS" that contained nearly 40,000 stolen credential records. The scale of this leak puts it well above the average stealer log dump, and the fact that it was distributed publicly means these credentials were almost certainly being used for attacks before most victims had any idea they were exposed. With plaintext passwords in the mix, the risk to anyone in this dataset is immediate.

Why This Is Dangerous

When passwords are stored or transmitted in plaintext, there is no safety net. No hashing algorithm needs to be cracked and no encryption needs to be broken. An attacker who downloads this file can adress any account in it within seconds using automated login tools.

Nearly 40,000 records is a meaningful volume. Credential stuffing campaigns built on datasets this size routinely succeed in compromising thousands of accounts across major platforms, from email providers to financial services to corporate portals.

The Telegram distribution method is also a concern on its own. Files shared in Telegram channels can be downloaded by anyone who follows those channels, and those communities often number in the tens of thousands of members. The data spread quickly and to a wide audience.

What Was Exposed

• Email addresses belonging to compromised account holders
• Plaintext passwords captured from infected endpoints
• URLs identifying which services and websites were accessed
• API host addresses from compromised application sessions
• Browser-saved login credentials swept by the malware
• Active session data from devices at the time of infection
• Endpoint information linking records to specific machines

Why This Matters

A leak of 39,985 records with plaintext passwords is not just a privacy problem, it is an active threat. Attackers who obtained this file can run automated credential stuffing attacks against any service that uses email-based login, and because most people reuse passwords, a single compromised credential can unlock multiple accounts across different platforms.

The timing matters too. This leak surfaced in December 2024, a period when online activity typically spikes due to holiday shopping and travel. People logging into retail, banking, and travel sites during that time may have had their sessions captured and their credentials added to this dump without knowing it.

How Stealer Log Works

Infostealer malware is usually installed through phishing links, cracked software downloads, or malicious browser extensions. Once active on a device, it runs in the background and collects saved passwords, browser cookies, and active login tokens. The data is bundled into a log file and sent back to whoever deployed the malware.

The "LimeCloud FREE LOGS" label suggests this file was being distributed as a free sample or a promotion within criminal communities, a common tactic where threat actors give away smaller portions of larger datasets to attract buyers or build credibility. The word "free" in the file name is a deliberate signal that this was meant for broad distribution.

Once shared on Telegram, these logs are frequently re-shared, archived, and compiled into larger combo lists. A credential that appeared in this leak in December 2024 may still be actively circulating in new attack tools today.

Check If You Were Affected

If you recieved any suspicious login alerts around late 2024 or simply want to know whether your credentials appear in this or other known breaches, visit HEROIC's free breach checker at heroic.com to search your email address against our database of compromised records.