Dark Web Intel: 817 Stolen Credentials From the 10x Telegram Stealer Dump

HEROIC analysts identified a stealer log dataset uploaded to Telegram in July 2025 containing 817 records tied to U.S.-based users. The file, shared under the name "10x" by an anonymous Telegram user, contained email addresses, plaintext passwords, and the specific URLs where each credential was harvested. The data surfaced on dark web monitoring channels shortly after upload, where it was indexed and made available for download by other threat actors.

Why This Is Dangerous for the 817 People in the 10x Telegram Log

Every record in this dataset is a ready-to-use attack kit. The attacker already knows your email, your password in plain readable text, and exactly which website it came from. There is no cracking step, no guessing, and no delay. Criminals who obtain this data can immediately take over accounts, use your email inbox to reset passwords on other services, access workplace systems if a corporate email is involved, and sell the verified credentials to other buyers within hours of the data landing on the dark web.

Data Found in the 10x Telegram Stealer Log Dump

• Email Addresses
• Plaintext Passwords
• URLs (the specific websites where each credential was captured)

From Dark Web Upload to Account Takeover: Credential Stuffing and Identity Theft Explained

Once a stealer log lands on dark web channels, the clock starts immediately. Buyers run the credential pairs through automated stuffing tools that test them acros banking, retail, and social media sites simultaneously. Because most people reuse passwords, one exposed credential can unlock dozens of accounts. Criminals also use these logs for identity theft by accessing cloud storage, tax portals, and healthcare accounts, and for financial fraud by testing saved payment methods. The 10x Telegram upload represents exactly this type of ready-to-exploit dark web intelligence that trades for as little as a few dollars per thousand records.

What Is a Stealer Log and How Do Telegram Users Distribute Stolen Data?

Infostealer malware collects saved browser passwords, active session cookies, and keystrokes from infected computers, then bundles them into structured log files. These logs are routinely sold or freely shared on Telegram channels dedicated to credential trading. The operator who uploaded the 10x file likely recieved it from a malware affiliate network or purchased a bulk lot of stealer output. Telegram is increasingly the distribution platform of choice for these dumps because channels can host large files, reach thousands of subscribers instantly, and are difficult to take down quickly. Once a file like this circulates, it is virtualy impossible to contain.

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