The CAWelfare Combolist: 83 Login Credentials Leaked on Telegram

HEROIC analysts identified a combolist file named CAWelfare uploaded to a Telegram channel in July 2026. The name suggests the credentials may be tied to a California welfare or benefits portal, though HEROIC cannot independently confirm which specific service is involved. The file contains 83 records pairing email addresses with plaintext passwords and the URLs those accounts belong to. Why This Is Dangerous: The passwords in this file are stored in plaintext, so anyone who downloads it can log in with these credentials immediately, no cracking or extra effort required. If these accounts are tied to a government benefits portal, an attacker could potentially view personal details, payment information, or benefit status tied to real people. What Was Exposed: - Email addresses - Plaintext passwords - URLs tied to the accounts Why This Matters: Accounts connected to welfare or benefits systems often contain sensitive personal and financial information. If these 83 credentials are valid, attackers could use them to view or redirect benefit payments, gather details for identity theft, or attempt the same password on the account holder's email or banking logins. Reused passwords are one of the most common ways a small leak turns into a much bigger problem for the people affected. How a Combolist Like This Works: A combolist pairs usernames or emails with passwords, usually pulled from smaller breaches, phishing campaigns, or stealer logs and organized around a specific theme, in this case a name suggesting a welfare-related portal. These lists get uploaded to Telegram channels where other attackers can grab them for free or for a small fee, then test each login against the real site to confirm which ones still work. Check If You Are Affected: Run a free scan against HEROIC's database of more than 400 billion breached records to see if your email address appears in this leak or any other. If it does, change that password immediately and update it anywhere else you may have reused it.