9,353 Passwords From the ’10k free’ Telegram Dump Just Surfaced

HEROIC analysts identified a file named 10k free uploaded to a Telegram channel on July 17, 2026. Although the name suggests roughly 10,000 records, the confirmed count inside the file is 9,353 records containing email addresses, plaintext passwords, and associated login URLs. Why This Is Dangerous: These are not encrypted or hashed passwords. They are stored in plain, readable text, meaning anyone who opens this file can immediately attempt to log in using the exact email and password shown, with no cracking involved. What Was Exposed: - Email addresses - Plaintext passwords - Associated login URLs Why This Matters: With over 9,000 working logins in one file, this is a large enough list for attackers to run at scale. If your password shows up here and you have reused it anywhere else, criminals can use credential stuffing to try that same combination on your email, banking, or shopping accounts, potentially leading to account takeover, financial fraud, or identity theft. How Combolist Leaks Work: Files labeled 'free' like this one are combolists, plain text lists combining previously leaked or stolen emails and passwords, usually gathered from older breaches or malware and given away or sold cheaply on Telegram to attract more people to test and reuse them. Automated tools then check each pair against popular websites within minutes. Check If You Are Affected: With 9,353 records in this single file, checking your email is a smart first step. HEROIC's free breach scanner checks your email against more than 400 billion leaked records, so you can confirm quickly whether your credentials appear here and change any passwords you have reused.