Telegram Stealer Log: 500_180126 Exposed 7,833 Passwords

Telegram stealer log: that's the category this next entry falls into, and its name is about as plain as it gets, 500_180126. Uploaded on January 21, 2026, this file holds 7,833 records of stolen credentials that HEROIC's dark web monitoring caught circulating among threat actor channels. The bland filename doesn't make the data inside any less real or any less dangerous to the people it belongs to.

Why This Is Dangerous

Files labeled with random numbers and codes like 500_180126 are common in the stealer log world, and thier plain naming is almost a disguise in itself, easy to scroll past, easy to underestimate. But inside is the same story every time, email addresses paired with plaintext passwords, harvested directly off compromised devices with no encryption standing in the way of anyone who opens the file.

What Was Exposed

• 7,833 total records
• Email addresses
• Plaintext passwords
• URLs tied to each login

Why This Matters

A file this size might feel small next to the massive breaches that make headlines, but 7,833 real people are affected here, and each of them faces the same risk of account takeover or identity theft. Criminals don't discriminate by file size, a smaller stealer log is often just as valuable because it hasn't been picked over by every scammer already.

How Stealer Logs Work

The malware responsible for a file like this usually gets onto a victim's computer through a fake download, a cracked app, or a malicious link clicked in a rush. From there it seperates out saved logins, cookies, and autofill data straight from the browser, then compresses everything into a log file that eventually gets uploaded to a Telegram channel, sometimes labeled with nothing more descriptive than a random string of numbers.

Check If You Are Affected

Rather than assuming your accounts are safe, it's a good idea to just check. HEROIC's free breach scanner searches a database of more than 400 billion leaked records, including obscure stealer log files like 500_180126, so you can confirm in seconds wether your email shows up and update your passwords if it does.