If You Reuse Passwords, the 870x FRESH HITS Leak Should Worry You

In early March 2026, HEROIC analysts identified a combolist named 870x FRESH HITS uploaded by a Telegram user. The file contained 868 records combining email addresses with plaintext passwords, along with URLs showing which sites the credentials were tied to. The data was verified as of March 7, 2026.

Why "Fresh Hits" Is a Warning Sign

Sellers label files like this one "fresh" because the credentials have not yet been widely tested or burned by other buyers, which makes them more valuable and more dangerous. Since the passwords were captured in plaintext, no cracking is required. Anyone who buys or downloads this file can start logging into accounts immediately, and every password reused elsewhere multiplies the damage.

What Was Exposed in 870x FRESH HITS

• Email addresses
• Plaintext passwords
• URLs tied to each set of credentials

Why This Matters

Files marketed as "fresh hits" are built for speed. Buyers run the email and password pairs through automated scripts against banking sites, email providers, and shopping accounts before the data gets stale, a process known as credential stuffing. Anyone whose credentials are in this list faces a real risk of account takeover, identity theft, or financial fraud, often within days of the file surfacing.

How a Combolist Like 870x FRESH HITS Gets Made

These lists are typically assembled from stealer malware infections, phishing pages, or older breaches, then filtered and repackaged as "fresh" to command a higher price on Telegram marketplaces. The URLs included with each entry make the file easier to sell, since a buyer can see exactly which site each login unlocks before paying for it.

Check If You Are Affected

If your email shows up in a list marketed as fresh, the window to protect yourself is short. HEROIC's free breach scanner checks your email against a database of more than 400 billion leaked records, including this one, so you can find out immediately and change any exposed passwords before someone else uses them.