183,931 Credentials Stolen: The Telegram Emirates_Cloud 268 Breach

HEROIC analysts flagged a stealer log published to a public Telegram channel on June 12, 2024, exposing credentials harvested from infected devices worldwide. Known as Emirates_Cloud 268 and distributed by the threat actor operating as .boxed.pw, this log compromised 183,931 records containing email addresses, plaintext passwords, and homepage URLs. This log is part of a broader Emirates_Cloud series — see also Telegram Emirates_Cloud 267 by .boxed.pw for the preceding release in this campaign.

Why This Is Dangerous

Stealer logs containing plaintext passwords are among the most immediately actionable data a cybercriminal can obtain. Unlike hashed passwords that require cracking, plaintext credentials can be used the moment they are acquired. With nearly 184,000 email-and-password pairs exposed through a public Telegram channel, these credentials became instantly available to thousands of bad actors simultaneously. Victims face immediate risks of account takeover across every service where they reuse the same password — from email and banking to social media and workplace tools.

What Was Exposed

• Email Address
• Plaintext Password
• HomePage URL

Why This Matters

Credential stuffing attacks are automated and fast. Threat actors load stolen email-password pairs into tools that test them against hundreds of popular websites simultaneously. A single reused password can mean the difference between one compromised account and a full cascade of account takeovers (ATO) across banking, shopping, and communication platforms. The homepage URLs in this log also reveal which services victims use, allowing attackers to prioritize high-value targets like financial institutions. Identity theft and downstream fraud are direct consequences of this type of exposure.

How Stealer Logs Work

Stealer logs are produced by infostealer malware — malicious software secretly installed on a victim's device through phishing emails, malicious downloads, or compromised websites. Once active, the malware silently harvests saved browser passwords, cookies, autofill data, and system information, then transmits everything to the attacker's server. The collected data is bundled into logs and either sold on dark web markets or, as in this case, shared freely on Telegram channels to build the distributor's reputation. The .boxed.pw actor uses this public sharing model to attract followers and demonstrate the volume of their harvesting operation.

Check If You Are Affected

If your email address appears in this stealer log, your password for one or more services is in criminal hands right now. HEROIC's free breach scanner checks your email against more than 400 billion exposed records. Visit heroic.com to scan instantly — and change your passwords immediately if you find a match.

Related Parts of This Breach

• Telegram Emirates_Cloud 267 by .boxed.pw — 91,410 records, leaked June 11, 2024