Search Your Email: The Gmail New 0824 Leak Exposed 639,574 Logins

HEROIC analysts identified a credential combolist named GMAIL NEW 0824 that was uploaded to a Telegram channel in December 2022. The file contains 639,574 records pairing email addresses with plaintext passwords, along with the URLs of the sites those credentials were used on. The name references Gmail, but this is a combolist, a compiled list of leaked credentials pulled together from multiple sources, not a confirmed breach of Google's own systems. Why This Is Dangerous: Every credential in this file is stored as plaintext, meaning anyone who downloads it can use the email and password pairs immediately, with no cracking or decryption required. Attackers commonly load lists like this into automated tools that try each pair against dozens of popular websites and apps within seconds. What Was Exposed: - Email addresses - Plaintext passwords - URLs linked to the accounts Why This Matters: If you have reused a password across multiple accounts, one exposed login can unlock your email, banking, shopping, and social media accounts. Criminals use combolists like this one for credential stuffing, account takeover, and identity theft, and often follow up with phishing emails that reference real account details to seem convincing. How a Combolist Like This Works: A combolist is not the result of a single hack. It is typically assembled by criminals who combine credentials from older breaches, phishing campaigns, and malware infections into one file, then organize or relabel it, in this case with a Gmail-related name, before sharing or selling it on Telegram and dark web forums. The label does not mean Google itself was breached, it just reflects how the file was categorized. Check If You Are Affected: HEROIC's free breach scanner checks your email against a database of more than 400 billion leaked records, including combolists like this one. Run a scan to find out if your credentials are part of this exposure and get guidance on securing any affected accounts.