Canadian Users Targeted: Canada 10 Exposes 18,413 Passwords

HEROIC detected a stealer log collection labeled Canada 10 shared on Telegram in February 2023. This dataset specifically targets Canadian users and contains 18,413 records harvested by infostealer malware, including email addresses, plaintext passwords, and URLs tied to services accessed from Canadian IP addresses and domains.

Plaintext Passwords: An Open Door for Attackers

All passwords in the Canada 10 dataset are stored in plaintext, captured exactly as users entered them. With no encryption or hashing protecting these credentials, attackers have direct access to working login details. This eliminates the need for password cracking and allows immediate unauthorized access to victim accounts on any platform where these credentials are valid.

What Was Exposed

• Email Addresses
• Plaintext Passwords
• URLs (Canadian services and login endpoints)

Credential Stuffing and the Reused Password Risk

Attackers routinely take stolen credentials from regional datasets like Canada 10 and test them against global platforms including banks, email providers, and e-commerce sites. This technique, known as credential stuffing, exploits the widespread habit of password reuse. A single leaked password from a Canadian banking portal could give an attacker access to the victim's Gmail, Amazon, or social media accounts if the same password was used elsewhere.

How Stealer Logs Target Regional Users

Stealer logs are generated by infostealer malware that infects personal computers and mobile devices. These programs harvest saved browser credentials, session cookies, and autofill data before transmitting everything to the attacker. Regional datasets like Canada 10 are often curated from larger stealer log collections, with entries filtered by country or language to create targeted credential lists that are especially valuable for attackers focused on specific geographic markets.

Check If Your Credentials Were Exposed

Canadian users who store passwords in their browsers or use online services are especially at risk from this leak. HEROIC's breach scanner indexes over 400 billion compromised records from thousands of breaches worldwide. Search your email address now to determine whether your credentials appear in the Canada 10 leak or any other known data breach, and change compromised passwords without delay.