U.S. Users Hit in HOTMAIL COMBO Telegram Stealer Log: 989 Records

HEROIC analysts identified a stealer log file labeled "HOTMAIL COMBO" that was uploaded by a Telegram user on June 5, 2026. The dataset contains 989 records, each including email addresses, plaintext passwords, and URLs harvested from infected devices. This breach targets accounts primarily associated with U.S.-based Hotmail users.

Why This Stealer Log Puts American Users at Risk

Because the stolen credentials include plaintext passwords paired with the exact websites where they were used, attackers can log in to those accounts immediately. For U.S. users, this creates a direct path to compromised banking portals, healthcare accounts, and government services tied to their email addresses. The geographic concentration of this data makes it especially valuable for targeted attacks against American consumers.

What Was Exposed in the HOTMAIL COMBO Leak

• Email addresses linked to Hotmail accounts
• Plaintext passwords requiring no decryption to exploit
• URLs revealing which websites and services were accessed

Why This Matters for Your Online Security

Plaintext passwords are the most dangerous type of credential leak. Attackers do not need to crack or decode them. They simply copy and paste. If you reuse passwords across accounts, a single exposed credential from this stealer log could unlock your email, banking, shopping, and social media profiles. Credential stuffing tools automate this process, testing stolen logins across hundreds of websites in minutes.

How Stealer Logs Harvest Your Credentials

Stealer logs are created by malware that silently infects a device, often through phishing emails, malicious downloads, or compromised websites. Once installed, the malware records every username, password, and URL saved in your browsers and applications. It then packages this data into a log file and sends it to the attacker. These logs are frequently shared or sold on Telegram channels, where they reach a wide audience of cybercriminals within hours.

Check If You Are Affected by This Breach

HEROIC maintains one of the largest breach databases in the world, with over 400 billion records indexed from data breaches, stealer logs, and dark web leaks. Use HEROIC's free breach scanner to find out if your email address or personal information appears in this dataset or any other known breach.