HEROIC Analysts Found 822 Records in Germany Cellphone Test Leak

In February 2026, HEROIC analysts found a combolist file labeled "Germnay cellphone num test" circulating in a Telegram channel dedicated to sharing leaked data. The file contained 822 records, each pairing an email address with a plaintext password and a related URL.

Why This Is Dangerous

Every credential in this file is stored in plaintext, so whoever finds it can use the email and password pairs immediately. The inclusion of a URL alongside each pair tells an attacker exactly where to try the login first, making the file ready to use with little extra effort.

What Was Exposed

• Email addresses
• Plaintext passwords
• Associated URLs/login destinations

Why This Matters

Even a file of 822 records represents 822 real people whose credentials could now be tested against other services. If any of these passwords were reused elsewhere, attackers can use them for credential stuffing, attempting logins across banking, email, and shopping sites in search of a match, which can lead to account takeover, financial fraud, or identity theft.

How Combolist Leaks Work

A combolist compiles email or username and password pairs, often gathered from a mix of older breaches or malware-infected devices, into a single file formatted for easy reuse. Files like this circulate through Telegram channels where they're tested, refined, and often merged with other lists before being redistributed.

Check If You Are Affected

HEROIC analysts continue to monitor Telegram and dark web channels for files exactly like this one. Use HEROIC's free breach scanner to search more than 400 billion leaked records, including this 822-record combolist, and find out in seconds if your email or password has been exposed.