The hits_smtp Log Put 1,993 Stolen Email and Password Pairs Online

HEROIC analysts identified this stealer log on 14-Jul-2026. The breach exposed 1,993 records, with stolen data including email addresses, plaintext passwords, and URLs. The source is identified as hits_smtp Stealer Log.

Why This Is Dangerous

The hits_smtp Stealer Log contains 1,993 email addresses paired with plaintext passwords. SMTP credentials in particular are valuable to attackers because they can be used to send spam or phishing emails through legitimate email servers, bypassing spam filters and making malicious messages appear trustworthy.

What Was Exposed

• Email Addresses
• Plaintext Passwords
• URLs

Why This Matters

Stolen email credentials expose victims to account takeover, identity theft, and financial fraud. When attackers gain access to an email account, they can reset passwords across every service connected to that address, from banking and shopping to healthcare and government portals.

How Stealer Logs Work

Stealer logs are created by malware that runs silently in the background on an infected device. The malware searches for passwords stored in browsers and applications, copies them, and sends them to a remote server controlled by the attacker. The collected credentials are then sold or shared through underground Telegram channels and dark web markets.

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