The MIX_2 Combolist Gave Hackers 4,746 Working Email Logins

The MIX_2 Combolist Exposed 4,746 Email and Password Pairs

HEROIC analysts found a combolist named "MIX_2" uploaded to Telegram on November 11, 2024. The file contains 4,746 records combining email addresses with plaintext passwords, plus the URLs those credentials were tied to.

Why This Is Dangerous

Because every password in MIX_2 is stored as plain, readable text, an attacker doesn't need to crack or decrypt anything, they can simply copy the credentials and start logging in. Paired with matching URLs, the file tells them exactly which site each login belongs to, making account takeover fast and easy.

What Was Exposed

• Email addresses
• Plaintext passwords
• Associated URLs

Why This Matters

A working email and password pair gives an attacker more than just one account. Since so many people reuse passwords, that same login often unlocks banking, shopping, and social media accounts as well. Criminals feed lists like MIX_2 into automated tools to run credential stuffing attacks at scale, which can quickly escalate into identity theft and financial fraud.

How Attackers Use a Combolist Like MIX_2

Once a combolist like MIX_2 is compiled from older breaches and malware logs, it is passed around Telegram channels and dark web forums where anyone can download it. Attackers then load the file into bots that automatically test each email and password combination against dozens of popular websites, flagging every pair that still works so it can be used or resold.

Check If You Are Affected

If you want to know whether your email is part of this leak or any other, HEROIC's free breach scanner checks it against a database of more than 400 billion leaked records. It takes just seconds, and if you find a match, changing that password immediately can keep an attacker locked out.