HelloKittyCloud 1322 uploaded by a Telegram User

We've been tracking the increasing prevalence of stealer logs circulating on Telegram channels, and the latest one to catch our attention involved a smaller cloud provider, **HelloKittyCloud**. While the total number of records, **22,065**, isn't massive compared to some breaches, the nature of the data—including plaintext passwords and API host URLs—presents an elevated risk. What stood out was the specific targeting of cloud infrastructure credentials, suggesting a potential interest in gaining access to hosted environments rather than just individual user accounts. The data had been circulating quietly, but we noticed the Telegram user who uploaded the information was actively promoting the file in multiple groups dedicated to buying and selling stolen credentials.

HelloKittyCloud: The Stealer Log Exposing Cloud Credentials

A stealer log file, uploaded to Telegram in November 2023, revealed a trove of credentials associated with **HelloKittyCloud**, a cloud service provider. The breach was discovered by Darkwatch analysts while monitoring Telegram channels known for the distribution of stolen data. The activity caught our attention due to the presence of plaintext passwords alongside API host URLs, indicating a potential for immediate exploitation of cloud resources. This incident underscores the ongoing threat posed by stealer logs, which are often the result of malware infections on individual machines, but can have significant downstream consequences when they expose sensitive cloud infrastructure credentials.

Key point: Total records exposed: 22,065

Key point: Types of data included: Email Addresses, Plaintext Passwords, URLs, API Host

Key point: Source structure: Stealer Log

Key point: Leak location: Telegram Channel

Key point: Date of first appearance: 03-Nov-2023

Stealer logs are a common vector for credential compromise, as reported by numerous cybersecurity firms. A recent report by CrowdStrike highlighted the increasing sophistication of stealer malware and its ability to extract sensitive data from infected machines. The fact that the passwords were in plaintext makes this breach particularly concerning, as it eliminates the need for attackers to crack password hashes. The combination of plaintext passwords and API host URLs provides a direct pathway for attackers to potentially compromise cloud infrastructure. One Telegram post observed by our team claimed that the stealer log was "fresh" and contained "valid cloud admin credentials".

Email · Addresses · Plaintext · Password · Urls