Our Analysts Found the TOR_LOG MIX File Circulating on Telegram

HEROIC analysts found the TOR_LOG MIX 301PCS stealer log, dated 10-Aug-2024, circulating with 4,865 exposed records. Each record pairs an email address, a plaintext password, and the URL it logs into. The only way to know if you're affected is to scan your email.

Why a Plaintext Password Makes 4,865 Accounts Usable Right Now

Stolen credentials in plaintext form skip straight to the dangerous part: logging in. Since each line already includes where the password works, an attacker can automate logins across every URL in the file within minutes. Reused passwords elsewhere compound the exposure.

What Was Exposed

• Email Addresses: lets an attacker target you directly with phishing or password reset attempts aimed at your real inbox.
• Plaintext Password: readable the instant the file is opened, so any account still using it can be accessed right now.
• URLs: tells an attacker exactly which site or service each login pair belongs to, speeding up automated login attempts.

How 4,865 Leaked Pairs Turn Into Real Financial Harm

Because the data ties a real email address to a real password, it supports both direct login attempts and more convincing phishing emails sent from a spoofed or compromised address. Either path can end in identity theft, unauthorized purchases, or a hijacked account used to attack other people.

The Malware Behind This 4,865-Record TOR_LOG MIX 301PCS File

Files like this one originate on infected devices, where malware silently harvests every saved browser login it can find. The result is a raw export of email, password, and URL combinations pulled directly from one person's machine rather than from any single company's systems. Once collected, these logs are bundled together and circulated as a package.

Steps to Take Before You Change Any of These 4,865 Passwords

Start by clicking to scan your email and see if it appears in this file. If it does, clean or reset the device the credentials were likely stolen from before doing anything else, since malware left running will simply steal new passwords the moment you type them. Only after the device is clean should you change the exposed passwords, doing it from that clean device rather than the infected one. This applies to personal and work email alike, so check both if you use more than one.