U.S. Users Targeted in the Trident_Cloud_3 9,740-Record Leak

HEROIC analysts identified a stealer log file uploaded to a public Telegram channel on January 1, 2025, tied to a source labeled "Trident_Cloud_3." The file contained 9,740 records tracked as originating primarily from the United States, each pairing an email address with a plaintext password and the URL of the account that password opens, all pulled directly from malware-infected devices.

Why This Is Dangerous

Everyday internet users, not a single company or department, make up this leak. Anyone who downloaded a cracked program, clicked a fake update, or opened the wrong attachment could be one of these 9,740 people, and their passwords now sit in plain text for anyone to use.

What Was Exposed in the Trident_Cloud_3 Leak

• Email addresses tied to infected devices
• Plaintext passwords with no encryption applied
• URLs identifying the exact login page each credential unlocks

Why This Matters

Because ordinary consumers make up the bulk of stealer log victims, the accounts at risk are personal ones: email, banking, and shopping logins. Anyone in this leak who reused a password elsewhere is exposed to credential stuffing, account takeover, and the financial fraud or identity theft that can follow.

How the Trident_Cloud_3 Stealer Log Was Likely Built

Stealer logs like this one come from infostealer malware that infects everyday consumer devices through a pirated download, a fake browser update, or a malicious attachment. Once active, it copies saved browser passwords, autofill data, and live sessions into a text file and sends it back to the attacker, who then packages and uploads files like this one to Telegram channels for sale or free distribution.

Check If You Are Affected

If you are a U.S. internet user, this kind of leak could involve you directly. HEROIC's free breach scanner checks your email against more than 400 billion leaked records and tells you instantly if your credentials have surfaced. Run a free scan and change any password it flags.