: The file name specifies 30,000 (30k) entries specifically focused on Canadian users, suggesting it was curated by geographic region to increase relevance for local attacks.

Cybercriminals feed these files into automated software (like OpenBullet or Sentry MBA) to perform the following:

: Typically structured as email:password or username:password .

What are two security risks of sending confidential files via email?

: Gaining unauthorized control of accounts to steal funds, personal data, or move laterally into corporate networks.

: Using the verified email addresses for targeted phishing, social engineering, or extortion. Risks and Protection