Hotmail VIP 3: A Third Batch of 761 Stolen Logins Surfaces

Hotmail VIP 3: A Third Batch of 761 Stolen Logins Surfaces

HEROIC analysts identified a file labeled Hotmail VIP 3, uploaded to a Telegram channel on 5 June 2026. The file contained 761 records, each pairing an email address with a plaintext password and the URL of the site the credential was used on. The number 3 in the file name points to this being part of an ongoing series of curated Hotmail credential releases, following earlier batches from the same source.

Why This Is Dangerous

This data traces back to stealer malware that captured credentials directly from infected devices, meaning the 761 email and password pairs in this file reflect logins that were active and in use recently. An attacker does not need to crack or guess anything. The email, the plaintext password, and the exact site it unlocks are already paired together, ready to use.

What Was Exposed

• Email addresses
• Plaintext passwords
• URLs of the sites where the credentials were used

Why This Matters

A Hotmail account often holds years of personal correspondence and serves as the recovery point for other accounts, making it a high-value target. If any of the 761 people in this leak reused their password elsewhere, an attacker can use credential stuffing to break into their banking, shopping, or social media accounts too. From there, account takeover, identity theft, and financial fraud can follow quickly.

How Stealer Logs Work

A stealer log is produced by information-stealing malware that infects a device, typically through a pirated download, a fake software update, or a malicious attachment. Once running, it quietly harvests saved passwords, autofill entries, and open browser sessions, then packages everything into a text file. Criminals sometimes release these files in numbered, labeled series like Hotmail VIP, signaling they consider the accounts inside more valuable than a typical mixed log, before sharing or selling them on Telegram channels and dark web forums.

Check If You Are Affected

If you use a Hotmail account or have reused a password across services, it is worth checking whether you are one of the 761 people affected by this leak. HEROIC's free breach scanner checks your email address against a database of more than 400 billion leaked records, including stealer logs like this one, and tells you right away if you have been exposed. Run a free scan today to check your status.