Researchers Link X1112 HQ Hotmail Dump to 1,071 Stolen Logins

HEROIC Analysts Link the "X1112 HQ H0TMAIL" Combolist to 1,071 Stolen Logins

On August 5, 2026, HEROIC's threat intelligence analysts identified a combolist named "X1112 HQ H0TMAIL" uploaded by a user on Telegram. The file contains 1,071 records, each pairing a Hotmail-style email address with a plaintext password and the URL of the login page it unlocks. Most of the affected accounts are tied to the United States.

Why This Is Dangerous

Every password in this file is stored in plaintext, meaning there is no encryption to break before it can be used. Each record also includes the exact URL of the login page it works on, so an attacker does not have to guess where to try it. That combination of a working email, password, and destination removes nearly every obstacle between someone finding this file and logging into an account that is not theirs.

What Was Exposed in the X1112 HQ H0TMAIL Dump

• Email addresses (Hotmail-style accounts)
• Plaintext passwords
• URLs linking each credential pair to its login page

Why This Matters If You Reuse Passwords

An inbox holds more than just messages, it is often the key to resetting passwords on other accounts. If your email or password shows up in this file and matches credentials you use elsewhere, attackers can attempt credential stuffing against your banking, shopping, or social media accounts. That can quickly turn into account takeover, financial fraud, or identity theft.

How Analysts Trace a Combolist Like This One

HEROIC's threat intelligence team monitors Telegram channels and dark web forums where files like "X1112 HQ H0TMAIL" are distributed, tracking when a new combolist appears and verifying what it actually contains against what its name claims. These lists are typically built by pulling credentials from older breaches, phishing pages, or malware infections, then combining them into a single file before being shared or sold to buyers looking for working accounts.

Check If Your Email Was in the X1112 HQ H0TMAIL Leak

You do not have to guess whether you are one of the 1,071 people in this file. HEROIC's free breach scanner checks your email address against a database of more than 400 billion leaked records, including combolists like this one, and tells you immediately if you have been exposed. If you find a match, change that password right away, and anywhere else you used it too.