Our Analysts Found the TalkTalk Valid Hits List With 31 Logins

In December 2024, HEROIC analysts identified a combolist titled "TALKTALK VALID HITS" uploaded to a Telegram channel by an anonymous user. The file contained 31 records pairing email addresses with plaintext passwords and associated URLs. Why the TalkTalk Valid Hits Combolist Is Dangerous: the name of this file signals that the credentials inside have already been tested and confirmed to work, meaning an attacker does not need to guess which passwords are still valid. Combined with plaintext storage, that makes the data immediately usable. What Was Exposed: email addresses, plaintext passwords, and the URLs tied to each login. Why This Matters: because these credentials were labeled as verified hits, the 31 people in this file face a higher than usual risk of account takeover. If any of these passwords were reused elsewhere, attackers can move quickly from one account to email, banking, or shopping logins. How a Combolist Works: a combolist compiles email or username and password pairs, often gathered from older breaches, phishing pages, or malware infections, into a single file criminals run through automated tools to test logins across many websites. Files labeled valid or hits, like this one, have typically already been checked once and confirmed to work before being shared further. Check If You Are Affected: HEROIC's free breach scanner checks your email against more than 400 billion leaked records. Run a free check today to see if your credentials have surfaced in this or any other breach.