Analysts Confirm the 615k Gaming Base Leak Holds 578,865 Logins

In April 2023, HEROIC analysts identified a combolist file called 615k Gaming Base being shared on Telegram. Despite the name implying 615,000 records, our analysis confirmed the file actually contains 578,865 entries pairing email addresses with plaintext passwords and related URLs. We're reporting the verified count rather than the number in the filename. Why This Is Dangerous: The list appears aimed at gaming accounts, which are often linked to stored payment methods, in-game purchases, and valuable digital items or currency. A working password from this list could let an attacker drain a wallet, sell off a valuable account, or use the email to reset passwords on other services. What Was Exposed: - Email addresses - Plaintext passwords - URLs tied to each account Why This Matters: Gaming accounts are frequently targeted specifically because they can carry real financial value, from purchased items to linked credit cards. Beyond the direct loss of an account, reused passwords from this list can be tested against banking or email logins, extending the damage well past the original game. How a Combolist Like This Works: Lists themed around a specific category, like gaming, are usually filtered from larger stealer malware dumps or older breach data by matching known gaming platform domains. That makes the credentials more valuable to buyers who specialize in account takeover for resale. Check If You Are Affected: Use HEROIC's free breach scanner to check your email against more than 400 billion exposed records and confirm whether your gaming or other accounts appear in this leak.