Accounts in specific regions or with high-tier unlocks are more liquid in underground forums.
Attackers use "checkers" (automated scripts) to run the [526k] list through Riot's authentication. The script automatically sorts the results into categories: Hits: Accounts with valid logins. [526k]User-Pass Valorant target.txt
Use a unique password for your Riot account that isn't shared with any other service. Accounts in specific regions or with high-tier unlocks
Valorant accounts are high-value targets in the "gray market" because of: Use a unique password for your Riot account
Once verified, "hits" are posted on Telegram channels or specialized marketplaces. A "NFA" (Non-Full Access) account—where the buyer has the login but can't change the email—might sell for as little as $1. A "FA" (Full Access) account with rare skins can go for significantly more. Critical Security Recommendations
Contrary to popular belief, these lists rarely come from a direct breach of Riot Games. Instead, they are compiled from older, unrelated data breaches (like LinkedIn or Adobe). Since many users reuse passwords, attackers "stuff" these credentials into the Valorant login portal to see which ones work.