ATM_LOGS Leak: 1,779 Passwords, Every One in Plain Text

HEROIC analysts confirmed 1,779 records inside a stealer log named ATM_LOGS, dated August 9, 2024. Each record combines an email address, a plaintext password, and the URL the credential was captured from, taken directly off infected devices. Despite the file's name, the data inside is ordinary website logins rather than anything tied to physical ATM hardware. The only way to know if you're affected is to scan your email.

Why a Smaller File Still Carries Real Risk

A file of 1,779 records is small compared to some leaks, but every single entry still pairs a working email with a readable password. Size has no bearing on whether an individual login still works, and a smaller file can also mean it moves under the radar longer before anyone notices.

What Was Exposed in the ATM_LOGS File

• Email Addresses: identifies the account tied to each captured login, usable for phishing or direct access.
• Plaintext Password: stored in readable form, ready to use without any cracking.
• URLs: shows which site or service each stolen credential was captured from.

Why This Still Threatens More Than One Account

If any of these passwords were reused elsewhere, those other accounts, including banking and email, are exposed too. A single working login is often enough for an attacker to pivot into identity theft or direct financial fraud.

How a File Like ATM_LOGS Gets Created

Infostealer malware running on a victim's device collects saved passwords, autofill entries, and the URLs tied to them, then bundles the results into a log file for distribution. HEROIC analysts see files built this way shared on Telegram on a regular basis.

What to Do If You're in the ATM_LOGS Leak

Clean or reset any device you think might be infected before changing passwords, since a password typed on a still-infected machine can be stolen again immediately. Once it's clean, scan your email and update every password tied to that device. This applies to personal and work email alike.