The P OCTOPUS Stealer Log Gives Hackers 8,738 Ready-to-Use Passwords

In August 2023, HEROIC analysts detected a stealer log collection known as P 572 PCS OCTOPUS being shared by an anonymous Telegram user. The file contained 8,738 records pulled directly from compromised devices, including email adresses, plaintext passwords, and the exact website URLs where those credentials were stolen. This data was made freely available to anyone in the Telegram channel at the time of the upload.

Why This Is Dangerous

The P 572 PCS OCTOPUS stealer log hands attackers everything they need in one place: your email, your password in plain text, and the exact website it belongs to. There is no guesswork involved. Criminals can log in to the listed sites immediately, reset connected accounts, and work their way through your digital life. With 8,738 records in this single file, the scale of potential harm is significant.

What Was Exposed in the P OCTOPUS Stealer Log

• Email addresses
• Plaintext passwords (completely unprotected)
• URLs (the exact websites where credentials were captured)

Why This Matters

Data from stealer logs like this one fuels some of the most damaging cyber attacks. Here is what criminals do with this information:

• Credential stuffing: Bots automatically test stolen logins across banking sites, email providers, and shopping platforms until they find a match.
• Account takeover: With access to your email, an attacker can reset the password on every service linked to that address.
• Identity theft: Account access combined with persoanl details allows criminals to apply for loans or credit cards in your name.
• Financial fraud: Payment accounts and digital wallets become direct targets once an attacker is inside.

How Stealer Logs Work

Stealer logs are produced by infostealer malware that gets onto a victim's device without their knowledge. Common delivery methods include phishing emails with malicious attachments, pirated software loaded with hidden malware, and fake downloads promoted through social media. Once the infostealer is running, it harvests saved passwords from every browser on the device, copies stored app credentials, and grabs active session cookies. All of that data is compressed into a log file and transmitted to the attacker. Those logs are then sold in bulk or shared freely on platforms like Telegram, where thousends of bad actors can download and use them.

Check If You Are Affected

HEROIC maintains a breach database of over 400 billion leaked records, including stealer log collections like the P 572 PCS OCTOPUS file. Run a free search on HEROIC to see if your email or credentials appear in this breach or any other known data leak. Knowing early means you can act before an attacker does.

Use the HEROIC free breach scanner today to check your exposure.