Researchers Trace the 179.6.137.124 Telegram Stealer Log to 93 Stolen Credentials

HEROIC analysts traced a stealer log shared on Telegram in June 2023 to the IP address 179.6.137.124, catalogued as breach 272459_PE. The file contained 93 records with email addresses, plaintext passwords, and URLs. The breach was verified and indexed in the HEROIC DarkHive database on June 25, 2023.

Why the 179.6.137.124 Stealer Log Is Dangerous

With 93 records of email addresses and plaintext passwords, this log hands attackers a ready-to-use list of login credentials. The URLs included in the log identify the exact websites associated with each account. There is no delay for attackers: they can attempt to access accounts the moment they download the file.

What Was Exposed in the 179.6.137.124 Stealer Log

• Email Addresses
• Plaintext Passwords
• URLs

Why This Matters

Stealer logs containing plaintext passwords are among the most actionable breach data available to cybercriminals. They are used to conduct credential stuffing attacks, take over accounts, commit financial fraud, and build profiles for identity theft. A single compromised email account can give an attacker access to password reset links for banking, healthcare, and work systems.

How Stealer Log Breaches Like 179.6.137.124 Work

Stealer logs originate from malware that runs on an infected device and silently collects saved browser passwords, cookies, and the URLs where those credentials are used. After collection, the data is bundled into a log file and distributed through Telegram channels or dark web markets. Each file can be downloaded and reused by many different threat actors.

Check If You Are Affected

HEROIC offers a free breach scanner backed by more than 400 billion exposed records. If your email or password was captured in the 179.6.137.124 stealer log or any similar leak, you will see it immediately. Check your exposure at HEROIC and change any passwords that have been compromised.