Often, these public files are "vultures"—the accounts are already drained, or the file itself contains a Trojan horse to infect the person who downloads it. The Lifecycle of the "Hits"
Linked credit cards are used to buy digital gift cards or physical goods sent to "drops" (temporary addresses). 3249 PayPal Accounts with Balance @AccGir.txt
These files are often posted for free in "leaking" groups to build a reputation for a paid shop. Often, these public files are "vultures"—the accounts are
The email and password are changed immediately to lock out the original owner. enticing users to buy their premium
By giving away 3,000+ accounts, the distributor proves they have "quality" data, enticing users to buy their premium, high-balance "hits."