Telegram User Leaks BabaCloudLogs Batch 240 with 14,091 Records

HEROIC analysts identified a stealer log upload on Telegram on May 18, 2025. The file, part of the ongoing BabaCloudLogs series and labeled as batch 240, contained 14,091 records collected from devices infected with infostealer malware. The dataset exposes email adresses, plaintext passwords, and the specific URLs where those passwords were in use -- a complete credential package that requires zero additional effort to weaponize.

Why This Is Dangerous

This particular dataset is dangerous because it removes every barrier that normally slows down an attacker. The passwords are not hashed or encoded. They are stored exactly as the user typed them. The URL column in the log tells an attacker which website or service each password belongs to. Combine that with the matching email address and an attacker has a ready-to-use login for each of the 14,091 records without needing to crack, guess, or test anything first.

What Was Exposed

• Email Addresses
• Plaintext Passwords
• URLs (the exact services and websites each credential was used to access)

Why This Matters

A credential leak of this kind creates a ripple effect far beyond the original compromised accounts. Attackers use automated tools to try each stolen email and password combinaton across hundreds of popular websites simultaneously. This technique, known as credential stuffing, exploits the common habit of reusing the same password on multiple services. Even one successful match can open an email inbox, which then becomes a master key to reset passwords for banking, social media, and cloud storage accounts. Identity theft and financial fraud are the most common outcomes for victims of stealer log leaks.

How Stealer Logs Work

Infostealer malware is typically delivered through phishing emails disguised as invoices or shipping notices, fake software cracks, or malicious advertisements. Once the malware runs on a device, it searches the browser for saved passwords, cookies, and session tokens. It also monitors keystrokes to capture credentials typed in real time. All collected data is compressed into a log file and silently sent to a remote server controlled by the attacker. The attacker bundles these logs by date or source and publishes them on Telegram channels for free download or sale. Most victims remain unaware until an account is already compromised.

Check If You Are Affected

HEROIC monitors Telegram channels, dark web forums, and public breach dumps to index exposed credentials in real time. With over 400 billion records in its database, HEROIC's free breach scanner can tell you instantly whether your email address appeared in BabaCloudLogs batch 240 or any other known breach. Run a free scan now to see exactly where your data has been exposed and what steps to take to protect your accounts.