If You Reuse Passwords, the LOGS_CENTER_NEW Leak Should Worry You

HEROIC analysts identified a stealer log uploaded to a Telegram channel on February 5, 2026, tied to a source labeled LOGS_CENTER_NEW. The file contained 16,730 records, each pairing an email address with a plaintext password and the URL of the account it belonged to.

Why You Should Care About the LOGS_CENTER_NEW Leak

If you reuse the same password across more than one account, a leak like this is exactly the kind of thing that puts you at risk. Every password in this file was stored and leaked in plaintext, meaning anyone who has it can log in immediately, no cracking or guessing required.

What Was Inside the LOGS_CENTER_NEW Log

• Email addresses tied to real accounts
• Plaintext passwords with no hashing or encryption
• URLs showing which login pages the credentials unlock

Why This Matters if Your Email Is in This File

If your email and password turn up in this leak, attackers can use that exact combination to try logging into your bank, your email, or any other account where you used the same password. This is how a single stealer log with 16,730 records can lead to widespread credential stuffing and account takeover across services that have nothing to do with the original breach.

How a Stealer Log Like This Gets Made

Infostealer malware infects a device through a fake download, cracked software, or malicious attachment, then quietly copies your saved browser passwords and autofill data without you noticing. The stolen information is compiled into a log file and shared, in this case uploaded to a public Telegram channel where anyone can access it.

Check If You're One of the 16,730 People Exposed

HEROIC's free breach scanner checks your email address against more than 400 billion leaked records, including stealer logs like LOGS_CENTER_NEW, and tells you instantly if you have been exposed. If you find a match, change that password everywhere you have used it.