7,925 Passwords From the logs_cvv Stealer Log Appeared on Dark Web

HEROIC threat analysts identified a stealer log file labeled logs_cvv circulating on Telegram, with 7,925 records of stolen credentials exposed to anyone with the link. The data was leaked on April 24, 2023, and contains email addresses, plaintext passwords, and the exact URLs where those passwords were typed.

Why This Dump Is Unusually Dangerous

Unlike a standard database breach, a stealer log captures live session activity. The 7,925 entries in this file represent active victims whose browsers were compromised by info-stealing malware. Every password in this file was pulled directly from a successful login, which means it actually worked at the moment it was captured. An attacker does not need to crack anything. They can simply open the URL and log in.

What Was Exposed in logs_cvv

• 7,925 unique victim records
• Email addresses tied to real logins
• Plaintext passwords, no hashing, no encryption
• Target URLs showing which services each credential unlocks

Why This Matters for Everyday Users

Email and password pairs fuel the entire credential stuffing economy. Once a set of working logins hits a public channel, automated tools test them against banks, email providers, cloud storage, streaming services, and e-commerce platforms within hours. If you reused any of the passwords in this dump, your other accounts are already at risk.

The inclusion of URLs makes this even more damaging. Criminals can skip the trial and error and go straight to the exact login page.

How a Stealer Log Like logs_cvv Is Built

Stealer logs are generated by malware families like RedLine, Raccoon, Vidar, and Lumma. These programs are usually delivered through cracked software, fake installers, and malicious browser extensions. Once active on a victim's machine, they harvest saved browser passwords, autofill data, cryptocurrency wallet files, and session cookies. The output is packaged into folder structures that dark web buyers can browse like a file tree.

Because the malware runs silently on the infected device, most victims never know their data was stolen until it appears in a public dump like this one.

Check If Your Email Is in the logs_cvv Dump

HEROIC maintains a database of over 400 billion breached records, including stealer logs like logs_cvv. Run a free breach scan on your email to see if your credentials have been exposed in this dump or any of the thousands of others we track. If there is a match, you can take action before the attackers do.