Stealer Logs Posted to Telegram
HighUnauthorized distribution of 26M user credentials occured in July 2024 through malicious Telegram channels.
- Records exposed
- 26,105,473 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jul 18, 2024
- Last update
- Updated Mar 4, 2025
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In July 2024, a significant incident involving the unauthorized aggregation and distribution of sensitive information occurred. A dataset encompassing over 26 million unique email addresses was collated and circulated through malicious Telegram channels. This dataset originated from malware-infected devices and included email credentials, associated websites, and passwords. The exposure of such data poses substantial security risks to affected individuals and organizations.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users whose data were exposed are at risk of account compromise and targeted phishing attacks.
- Business Impact
- Organizations are at increased risk of security incidents due to the use of compromised credentials for unauthorized access.
- Affected Sectors
- Technology
- Finance
- E-commerce
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Immediately change passwords associated with exposed email accounts.
- •Enable two-factor authentication on all critical accounts.
- •Monitor financial and other critical accounts for suspicious activities.
Preventive Measures
- •Use anti-malware software to secure and monitor personal and professional devices.
- •Practice stringent password hygiene by using unique, complex passwords and a password manager.
- •Stay informed about cybersecurity threats and adopt proactive measures to safeguard personal information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.