Let’s break it down phrase by phrase.

Hackers use specific search queries (known as "Google Dorks") like filetype:txt "password"

Why storing passwords in plain text is bad : r/cybersecurity_help

If someone gains physical access to your laptop or USB drive, your passwords are in plain sight. No hacking skills are required—just double-clicking the file. D. Accidental Sharing

Cybercriminals use specific tactics to hunt down these high-value files once they breach a perimeter:

Visit HaveIBeenPwned.com and enter your email. It will tell you exactly which data breaches your information has appeared in so you can change those passwords immediately.

Securing your digital life requires moving away from plain text documents entirely.