Badonion_collection_may2017_to_april2020.zip -
Archival files like these, when found on public file-sharing sites, are frequently "backdoored" with Information Stealers (Trojan horses) to infect the security researchers or "script kiddies" who download them. Recommended Actions
Use services like Have I Been Pwned to see if your email address was part of major leaks during this era.
As the name suggests, it covers a three-year period (May 2017 – April 2020), capturing data from sites that may have since been seized by law enforcement or gone offline. BadOnion_Collection_May2017_to_April2020.zip
Lists of "email:password" pairs used by threat actors for Credential Stuffing attacks (trying the same password on multiple sites like Netflix, Amazon, or banking portals).
Information from dark web marketplaces, including vendor names, product listings, and public reviews. Archival files like these, when found on public
Multi-Factor Authentication is the best defense against the data found in "BadOnion" style collections, as the password alone will not be enough to gain access.
This is a "combo list" or "leak aggregator." It typically contains raw data scraped from hidden services (Tor network), including credentials (usernames/emails and passwords), database dumps, and forum posts. Lists of "email:password" pairs used by threat actors
If you haven't changed your primary passwords since early 2020, do so immediately and ensure you use a unique password for every site.