The LOS POLOS TG Leak: 6,112 Stolen Credentials Hit the Dark Web

In April 2026, a Telegram user uploaded a stealer log file to a channel known as LOS POLOS TG CloudLosPolos, exposing 6,112 records containing email addresses, plaintext passwords, and URLs. Stealer logs are harvested from infected devices and represent some of the most actionable credential data circulating on the dark web today. This breach is verified and classified under the Stealer Logs catagory, meaning real people's login sessions were compromised before the data ever reached a public forum.

Why This Is Dangerous

Unlike database dumps that require cracking hashed passwords, stealer logs deliver credentials in plaintext -- ready to use immediately. Cybercriminals can take a list like this and begin credential stuffing attacks within minutes of obtaining it. Every email and password pairing in this dataset represents a real account that may still be accessible to whoever downloaded the file. The fact that URLs are included means attackers know exactly which services to target, eliminating guesswork and accelerating exploitation.

What Was Exposed

• Email Addresses
• Plaintext Passwords
• URLs (targeted service endpoints and API hosts)

Why This Matters

Six thousand records may seem modest compared to mega-breaches, but stealer log data is different in character. These are not hashed passwords from a corporate server -- they are live credentials captured from real user sessions. Password reuse is epidemic, so a single compramised credential can cascade across banking, email, and social media accounts. The inclusion of API host data also suggests some victims may be developers or businesses whose backend infrastracture was exposed alongside personal credentials.

How Stealer Logs Work

Stealer logs originate from infostealer malware -- programs like Redline, Raccoon, or Vidar -- that silently run on a victim's device. Once installed, typically through phishing links or malicious downloads, the malware harvests saved browser credentials, session cookies, and any autofilled login details. The collected data is packaged into log files and sent to a command-and-control server controlled by the threat actor. From there, logs are often sold or shared freely on Telegram channels and dark web forums, as happened here with LOS POLOS TG CloudLosPolos.

Check If You Are Affected

HEROIC's free dark web scanner searches through more than 400 billion compromised records -- including stealer log datasets like this one -- to tell you instantly whether your email or credentials appear in known breaches. If your data shows up, you will receive guidance on the specific steps to secure your accounts. Run your free scan now and find out if the LOS POLOS TG CloudLosPolos leak includes your information.