The Hits Telegram Dump Exposed 5,211 Working Email and Password Logins

HEROIC analysts found this file on Telegram on July 16, 2026. A Telegram user uploaded a combolist named Hits containing 5,211 records of email addresses, plaintext passwords, and login URLs, likely the output of a credential-checking tool that confirmed which stolen logins still work. Why This Is Dangerous: Because the passwords in this file are plaintext, anyone who downloads it can use the credentials immediately. The file's name, Hits, is a strong signal that every entry was tested and confirmed to log in successfully before being uploaded. What Was Exposed: - Email addresses - Plaintext passwords - Associated login URLs Why This Matters: A verified list of 5,211 working logins is more dangerous than an unchecked one, since attackers don't need to waste time guessing which pairs are real. If you reused this password anywhere else, you face immediate risk of credential stuffing, account takeover, identity theft, and financial fraud. How a Checked Combolist Like This Works: Files labeled Hits are produced by running a large batch of stolen email and password combinations through an automated checker that tests each one against real login pages. Only the pairs that successfully authenticate are kept, making the final list smaller but far more valuable to an attacker than the original, unverified source data. Check If You Are Affected: HEROIC's free breach scanner checks your email address against more than 400 billion breached and leaked records, including checked combolists like this one. Run a free scan to see if your credentials have been exposed.