USA VALIDS Leak: 836 Verified Passwords Just Went Public

In mid-May 2026, HEROIC threat intelligence analysts identified a stealer log file uploaded to Telegram under the name "USA VALIDS," containing 836 records. The name signals that the credentials inside are marketed as verified and working. The file includes email addresses, plaintext passwords, and the URLs of the login pages tied to each account.

Why "VALIDS" Is a Warning Label, Not Just a Name

In stealer log marketplaces, "valids" is shorthand for credentials that have already been checked and confirmed to log in successfully. A file titled "USA VALIDS" is effectively advertising itself as ready to use, which means the 836 accounts inside are more likely to still be active than in a typical, unverified dump.

What Was Exposed in the USA VALIDS File

• Email addresses
• Plaintext passwords
• URLs of the login pages tied to each credential

Why This Matters for the People Behind These 836 Logins

Because the passwords are stored in plain text and marketed as already verified, anyone who obtains this file can attempt to log in right away, no extra effort required. If a person reuses their password on other accounts, an attacker can use the same login to try their luck on email, banking, or shopping sites, a method known as credential stuffing. That can quickly escalate into account takeover, financial fraud, or identity theft.

How Stealer Logs Get Branded and Sold as "Valids"

Stealer malware silently pulls saved usernames, passwords, and website URLs from an infected device. Rather than sell the raw output, sellers often run the stolen credentials through automated login checkers first, filtering out dead accounts and packaging only the working ones under a label like "VALIDS" to charge a premium. This 836-record file appears to be one such curated batch, targeted specifically at US-based accounts.

Check If Your Account Is Among These 836 Records

If you are based in the US and reuse passwords across accounts, it is worth checking whether your information is part of this or a similar leak. HEROIC's free breach scanner searches more than 400 billion leaked records, including stealer logs like this one, so you can confirm your exposure and update any affected passwords before someone else does.