Users Targeted by LOGSFATE_BOT Free Logs: 3,779 Stolen Credentials From the August 2023 Stealer Log

In August 2023, HEROIC analysts tracked a stealer log file distributed through a Telegram channel operated by a bot known as LOGSFATE_BOT. The archive, labeled LOGSFATE_BOT FREE LOGS 09-08-2023, contained 3,779 records taken from compromised devices. Each record included an email address, a plaintext password, and the URL of the service the victim had logged into at the time of infection.

Everyday Users Targeted in the LOGSFATE_BOT August 2023 Stealer Log

The LOGSFATE_BOT channel distributed these logs as free samples, meaning the data was made available to any criminal who wanted it at no cost. Free log releases like this are a common tactic used by stealer log operators to build a reputation and attract paying customers. The consequence for the victims is the same regardless: their credentials were handed to an unknown number of bad actors who have now had years to exploit them.

Because this log was released in August 2023, it has been in circulation for nearly three years. Anyone whose credentials appeared in this file should assume they have already been tried against multiple services. Password changes and account reviews are urgently needed, even at this late stage. Many people still haven't recieved any alert about this exposure.

What Was Exposed in the LOGSFATE_BOT August 2023 Log

• Email Addresses: Working email addresses attached to active user accounts
• Plaintext Passwords: Real passwords captured before encryption, usable immediately
• URLs: The exact login pages targeted, showing which services and platforms were compromised

Why the LOGSFATE_BOT Distribution Model Is Especially Dangerous

Most stealer logs are sold privately on dark web forums. The LOGSFATE_BOT model is different: the data was distributed freely via a public Telegram bot, dramatically widening the pool of people who accessed it. When credentials are shared this broadly, the risk of credential stuffing, account takeover, and identity theft multiplies significantly.

With email addresses and plaintext passwords in hand, attackers can automate login attempts across banking platforms, email providers, and retail sites. The service URLs in the log tell them exactly where to start. If a victim reused their password anywhere, the attack chain can extend well beyond the original compromised service. This kind of cascading compromise is how many identity theft cases actualy begin.

How Telegram Bots Distribute Stolen Credentials

Stealer log distribution through Telegram has become one of the most common methods used by cybercriminals to share stolen data. Automated bots allow operators to deliver log files to subscribers instantly, without requiring direct contact between buyer and seller. Channels like LOGSFATE_BOT offer free samples to draw attention to their operation, then sell premium batches to motivated attackers.

The logs themselves originate from information stealer malware installed on victim devices. Once active, the malware captures browser-saved passwords, active session cookies, and keystrokes at login pages. The harvested data is bundled into files and pushed to the distribution channel. The victim has no idea this has occured until they notice suspicious account activity, if ever.

Check If Your Email Was in the LOGSFATE_BOT August 2023 Data

HEROIC's breach database covers more than 400 billion compromised records, including stealer log data distributed through Telegram channels like LOGSFATE_BOT. A free scan will tell you exactly which breaches your email address has appeared in and what data was exposed in each one.

Even if this breach is years old, the window to act is still open. Change passwords on any accounts that share credentials with what was exposed, enable two-factor authentication, and scan your email to confirm the full scope of your exposure.