Our Analysts Found 4,166 Stolen Records in the CRYPTON_LOGS 2.0 Dump

In June 2024, HEROIC analysts found a stealer log named CRYPTON_LOGS 2.0 posted to a public Telegram channel. The file contained 4,166 records, each pairing an email address with a plaintext password and the URL of the site or service that password unlocked.

Why the CRYPTON_LOGS 2.0 Dump Is Dangerous

What our analysts flagged immediately was how little friction stands between this file and account access. The passwords are plaintext, so there is no hash to break, and each one is already matched to a specific website. Anyone who downloads the file has a working set of logins ready to use.

What Was Exposed in the CRYPTON_LOGS 2.0 Stealer Log

• Email addresses
• Plaintext passwords
• URLs of the sites and services those credentials were used on

Why This Stealer Log Matters

Over 4,000 exposed credentials is more than enough for an automated attack. Because so many people reuse the same password across accounts, criminals run leaked email and password pairs against other popular services, a method called credential stuffing. Every successful match can lead to account takeover, identity theft, or financial fraud.

How Stealer Logs Like This One Work

A stealer log comes from infostealer malware, software that quietly copies saved passwords, browser autofill data, and login sessions from an infected device. Infection typically happens through a fake download, cracked software, or a malicious attachment, often without the victim noticing anything wrong. Once the data is collected, it is packaged into a log and shared on channels like the Telegram group where CRYPTON_LOGS 2.0 was found, making it available to anyone searching for fresh credentials.

Check If You Were Affected by the CRYPTON_LOGS 2.0 Dump

Instead of wondering whether your email shows up in a file like this, check for free. HEROIC's breach scanner searches more than 400 billion breached records, including stealer logs such as CRYPTON_LOGS 2.0, so you can confirm your exposure in seconds and change any passwords that need it.