Dark Web Leak Exposes 85,708 Records in Logs_15 June
HEROIC's dark web intelligence team tracked a stealer log dubbed "Logs_15 June" as it surfaced on a Telegram channel used to trade harvested credentials. The file, dated 15 June 2026, contained 85,708 records, each combining an email address, a plaintext password, and the URL of the site tied to that login.
Inside the Dark Web Channel Where This Was Found
Telegram has become one of the busiest marketplaces for stolen credentials, often outpacing traditional dark web forums because it's easier to access and harder to shut down. Channels like the one hosting "Logs_15 June" post fresh batches of stealer logs almost daily, and files this large tend to draw immediate attention from buyers looking to run automated attacks.
HEROIC's monitoring systems flagged this upload shortly after it appeared, giving analysts a look at the scale of the exposure before it could be widely redistributed.
Why This Is Dangerous
With passwords stored in plaintext, there is no barrier between the data and an attacker's next move. The credentials can be used immediately, no cracking or guessing required.
What Was Exposed
- Email addresses
- Plaintext passwords
- URLs of each linked website
Why This Matters
Batches this large are frequently fed into credential stuffing tools that test stolen logins against banking sites, email providers, and shopping platforms within minutes. That process can lead straight to account takeover, identity theft, or financial fraud for anyone caught in the data.
How Stealer Logs Work
Stealer malware infects a device through a malicious download or cracked software, then quitely reads every saved password and autofill entry stored in the browser. The results are compiled into a single file and distributed through channels exactly like the one HEROIC identified here.
Check If You Are Affected
With more than 400 billion breached records in HEROIC's database, checking your exposure takes just seconds. Run a free scan today to see if your email or passwords turned up in this leak.
Breach Breakdown
85,708 passwords exposed. Is yours one of them?
Enter your email to scan this breach plus 400B+ other leaked records. If you're compromised, we'll show you exactly where and what to change.
Free forever · No account required · Results in seconds