The cgiar.org Combolist Leaked 3,446 Email Addresses and Passwords

What HEROIC Analysts Found in the cgiar.org Combolist: In June 2026, HEROIC analysts found a combolist labeled "cgiar.org - 3.446 emails" that had been uploaded to a Telegram channel. The file contained 3,446 records, each pairing a cgiar.org email address with a plaintext password and an associated login URL. Why This cgiar.org Leak Is Dangerous: Because the passwords are stored in plaintext, anyone who obtains this file can use the credentials right away, no cracking required. Since every record is tied to a cgiar.org email address, this list could be used to specifically target people connected to that organization. What Was Exposed: This leak includes cgiar.org email addresses, plaintext passwords, and URLs tied to the associated accounts. Why This Matters: Domain-specific combolists like this one are often used for targeted phishing and credential stuffing campaigns aimed at people who share an employer or organization. If any of these 3,446 people reused their cgiar.org password on another account, whether personal email, banking, or another work tool, that account could be accessed using the same credentials. How Combolists Work: A combolist is a compiled file of email and password pairs, usually organized by domain or source, that criminals build from older breaches, phishing kits, or malware infections. Organizing a list by domain, as with cgiar.org here, makes it easier for an attacker to focus their efforts on one organization's employees or users. Check If You Are Affected: If you have a cgiar.org email address, or any email you have used to sign up for services online, it is worth checking whether it appears in this leak. HEROIC's free breach scanner searches over 400 billion exposed records so you can see your exposure in seconds.