Dark Web Intel: 008.com – 1.979 emails uploaded by a Telegram User

As part of its ongoing dark web intelligence monitoring, HEROIC identified a file labeled "008.com - 1.979 emails" circulating on Telegram in June 2026, containing 1,979 exposed records. Each entry pairs an email address with a plaintext password and the login URL it was captured from, the typical signature of a stealer log rather than a company data breach.

What Our Dark Web Monitoring Found

HEROIC continuously tracks Telegram channels, forums, and marketplaces where criminals trade stolen credentials, and this file surfaced as part of that intelligence gathering. Finding a leak like this early, before it spreads further, gives affected individuals a head start on securing their accounts before the data is put to wider use.

What Was Exposed

• Email addresses
• Plaintext passwords
• Login URLs tied to each credential pair

Why This Matters

Because the passwords are stored in plaintext and matched to a specific site, anyone in this file faces an immediate risk of account takeover if the credential still works. Reusing a password across multiple sites raises the risk of credential stuffing, and if the exposed login connects to email or financial services, victims can also face identity theft or financial fraud.

How Intel Like This Reaches HEROIC's Radar

Stealer logs like this one begin with malware infecting a device, usually through a pirated download or fake installer, then silently copying every saved browser credential. Once collected, the data is posted to private Telegram channels or dark web marketplaces, exactly where HEROIC's monitoring systems look for newly circulating leaks, often catching them within days of their first appearance.

Check If You're Affected

Dark web monitoring only helps if you know your own exposure. HEROIC's free breach scanner searches a database of more than 400 billion leaked records, so you can see in seconds whether your email and password have surfaced in this leak or any other before they are used against you.