4,311 Passwords Leaked in the TOR_LOG MIX Stealer Log Dump

In June 2024, HEROIC analysts identified a stealer log file, labeled TOR_LOG MIX 249PCS, that had been uploaded to a Telegram channel by an anonymous user. The file contained 4,311 records harvested directly from infected devices, including email addresses, plaintext passwords, and the URLs of the sites those credentials were used on.

Why This Stealer Log Is Dangerous

Unlike a typical database leak, a stealer log ties each stolen password directly to the website it unlocks. That pairing is what makes this data valuable to criminals: instead of guessing where a password might work, an attacker already knows. With email, password, and URL bundled together, anyone who downloads this file can attempt to log into the matching accounts immediately.

What Was Exposed in the TOR_LOG MIX Leak

• Email addresses
• Plaintext passwords
• URLs of the accounts and services those credentials belong to

Why This Matters for Anyone Reusing Passwords

Because the passwords in this file are stored in plaintext, there is no encryption standing between the data and whoever downloads it. If any of the 4,311 people affected reused that password elsewhere, email, banking, or social media accounts tied to the same login are now at risk too. This is exactly how credential stuffing works: automated tools take leaked username and password pairs and test them against hundreds of other sites in seconds.

How Stealer Logs Like This One Are Created

Stealer logs come from malware quietly installed on a victim's computer, often through a fake download, cracked software, or a malicious email attachment. Once running, the malware collects saved passwords, browser autofill data, and login URLs, then sends everything back to the attacker in a single file. That file is often packaged, as this one was, and sold or shared in Telegram channels used by cybercriminals.

Check If You Are Affected

If you think your email or passwords could be part of the TOR_LOG MIX leak or any other breach, HEROIC's free breach scanner checks your information against a database of more than 400 billion leaked records. Run a scan to see if your data has surfaced, and change any reused passwords right away.