The ‘hits_imap’ Combolist Leaked 8,723 Email and Password Pairs

HEROIC analysts identified a combolist labeled hits_imap, uploaded by a Telegram user on July 10, 2026. The file contains 8,723 records of email addresses paired with plaintext passwords and the URLs those credentials unlock. Why this is dangerous: the name of this file points to IMAP, the protocol email programs use to read inbox contents directly. Credentials verified for IMAP access mean an attacker can connect straight into a victim's email client and read, search, or export every message in the inbox, not just log in through a browser. What was exposed: email addresses, plaintext passwords, and the URLs tied to each account. Why this matters: direct inbox access through IMAP is one of the most valuable things an attacker can get, because email is the recovery point for nearly every other account a person has. From there, attackers can reset passwords on banking, shopping, and social media accounts, leading to credential stuffing, account takeover, and financial fraud that starts from a single compromised inbox. How combolists work: a combolist labeled for IMAP access has typically been filtered and tested specifically for that connection method, meaning the credentials in this file were checked to confirm they work before the list was shared. This extra verification step makes IMAP-focused combolists more dangerous, since attackers know the access works before they invest any time using it. Check if you are affected: HEROIC's free breach scanner checks your email against a database of more than 400 billion leaked records, including combolists like this one. Run a scan to see if your account was exposed and change your password if it was.