Despite the Name, the 23k Crypto Base Dump Holds 19,894 Records

HEROIC analysts reviewed a file called 23k Crypto Base shared on Telegram, tied to a leak dated February 24, 2023. Despite the name, the file actually contains 19,894 records rather than 23,000, each combining an email address, a plaintext password, and the URL of the account it unlocks. We report the verified count rather than the number in the filename. Why This Leak Is Dangerous: The crypto label in the file's name suggests the credentials are linked to cryptocurrency exchanges or wallet services, accounts where a successful login can mean direct access to someone's funds. Because the passwords are stored in plain text, no cracking is needed before an attacker can try them. What Was Exposed: - Email addresses - Plaintext passwords - URLs identifying the crypto-related services tied to each login Why This Matters: Cryptocurrency accounts are a favorite target for criminals because transactions are hard to reverse once completed. If any of these 19,894 people reused their exchange password elsewhere, or vice versa, an attacker can pivot between accounts and potentially drain funds before the victim notices. How a Crypto-Focused Combolist Like This Works: Attackers build themed combolists by filtering stolen credentials for keywords tied to crypto exchanges, wallets, or trading platforms, then package the working logins together so buyers can target that specific audience instead of testing accounts at random. Check If You Are Affected: Search your email in HEROIC's free breach scanner, which checks against more than 400 billion leaked records, to see if you appear in the 23k Crypto Base leak or any other breach, and secure any cryptocurrency accounts with a fresh password and two-factor authentication.