Dark Web Intel: ScorpionLogs Leak Exposes 794 US Passwords

HEROIC analysts identified a stealer log file named "ScorpionLogs PUBLIC208" that surfaced on a public Telegram channel on May 24, 2024. The file contains 794 records taken from infected devices, primarily belonging to users in the United States, including email addresses, plaintext passwords, and the URLs of the accounts those credentials belong to.

Why This Is Dangerous

Because the passwords in this log were saved as plaintext, there is no encryption standing between an attacker and a working login. Anyone who obtains this file can immediately match an email address to its exact password and the site it works on, without needing to guess or crack anything.

What Was Exposed

• Email addresses
• Plaintext passwords
• URLs of the login pages tied to each account

Why This Matters

Even a small batch like this one carries real risk. If any of the 794 people affected reused a password on another account, that single stolen credential can unlock email, banking, or shopping accounts elsewhere through credential stuffing. Small stealer logs are often the first domino in a larger chain of account takeover and identity theft, especially when they circulate quietly before wider attention catches up to them.

Dark Web Intel: How ScorpionLogs Data Moves

ScorpionLogs PUBLIC208 is the output of infostealer malware, a type of program that infects a device and quietly copies saved browser passwords, autofill entries, and session data. That stolen information is packaged into a log file and shared through Telegram channels like the one HEROIC analysts monitored to find this leak. These channels function as informal marketplaces where criminals trade fresh credentials, often within days of infection, before the victims even realize their device was compromised.

Check If You Are Affected

If you used a US-based email account in May 2024, it is worth checking whether your credentials appear in this leak. HEROIC's free breach scanner checks your email against a database of more than 400 billion leaked records, including stealer logs like ScorpionLogs PUBLIC208, so you can find out fast and secure any exposed accounts.