Telegram Batch 2 Stealer Log: 9,341 Passwords Exposed. Yours Might Be One.

HEROIC analysts found a stealer log file uploaded to Telegram in August 2023, identified as batch number 2 in a series of files shared by the same anonymous source. The dataset contained 9,341 records, including email addresses, plaintext passwords, and URLs harvested from infected devices. The sequential numbering of this file suggests it was part of a coordinated, ongoing operation to distribute stolen credential data through Telegram channels.

Why This Is Dangerous

With 9,341 records containing working email and password combinations in plaintext, this file is ready for immediate criminal use. Attackers do not need decryption tools or technical expertise to exploit this data. They simply load it into credential stuffing software and begin testing logins across popular platforms. The included URLs pinpoint exactly which sites the victims were using, giving attackers a head start on where to strike first. Because this log appears to be part of a larger, numbered series, it is likely being actively circulated and used in targeted attacks.

What Was Exposed

• Email addresses
• Plaintext passwords
• URLs (active session addresses captured during infection)

Why This Matters

A single compromised email and password combination can be enough to unlock multiple accounts if the victim reuses passwords. Attackers who gain access to an email account can request password resets on every other service tied to that address, from banks and investment accounts to social media and cloud storage. This pattern of cascading account compromise is a leading driver of identity theft and financial fraud. With 9,341 records in one file, and an unknown number of additional files in the same series, the scope of potential harm extends well beyond what a single breach number suggests.

How Stealer Logs Work

Stealer malware infects devices through a variety of entry points: malicious email attachments, fake software installers, compromised websites, or malicious browser extensions. Once installed, it works silently, scanning the device for stored credentials, active browser sessions, and any passwords saved in applications. It compiles everything into a structured log file and sends it to the attacker automatically. The attacker then organizes these logs into numbered batches and shares them across platforms like Telegram, where they can reach thousands of potential buyers or users within hours of being posted. Victims have no warning that their credentials are being collected and distributed.

Check If You Are Affected

HEROIC's free breach scanner searches more than 400 billion compromised records, including Telegram stealer logs like this one. You can search by email address right now to find out whether your credentials appear in this dataset or any other known breach. If you are affected, you will know exactly what was exposed so you can act quickly to protect your accounts.