August 29, 2018 | Cybersecurity Alert
Incident Overview
On August 29, 2018, at 7:52 PM WIB, the website of Kathakali Hamidia Alim Madrasah was hacked by the hacker known as ./Ikari404, affiliated with the Dark Side Team. The hacks affected the Kathakali Hamidia Alim Madrasah’s website, highlighting potential security vulnerabilities.
Hacker Details
- Hacker Name: ./Ikari404
- Hacker Group: Dark Side Team
Website Details
- URL: http://katakhaliham.edu.bd/
- System: Linux
- Web Server: LiteSpeed
- IP Address: 204.9.187.194
- Location: United States
Incident Details
- Date and Time of Attack: August 29, 2018, 7:52:42 PM WIB
- Proof of Concept: Not available
- Reason for Attack: Not available
Archived Evidence:
- Archive Page: https://defacer.id/mirror/id/29
- Cyber Attack Report’s Page: https://defacer.id/cyber-attack-report/29
Immediate Consequences
- Website Defacement: The primary consequence of the breach was the defacement of the university’s homepage. The site was replaced with a message from ./Ikari404, showcasing the hacker’s logo and a message.
- Site Restoration: The Katakhali Hamidia Alim Madrasah’s IT team was able to restore the original website content after a brief period of downtime. The defaced content was promptly removed.
Impact and Implications
For Katakhali Hamidia Alim Madrasah: The defacement incident highlighted vulnerabilities in their website security. While no sensitive data was reportedly compromised, the breach affected the madrasah’s online image and demonstrated the need for improved cybersecurity measures.
For Users: There is no indication that user data was exposed. However, users may have experienced disruptions in accessing the madrasah’s online resources during the period of defacement.
For Cybersecurity Professionals: The incident underscores the importance of not only securing web applications but also monitoring for signs of defacement. Regular updates and security checks are essential to mitigate such risks.
Next Steps
Katakhali Hamidia Alim Madrasah will focus on:
User Communication: Continuing to communicate with users about any further updates or changes to their website security practices.
Enhancing Security Protocols: Implementing additional security measures and conducting regular security audits to prevent future defacement incidents.
Monitoring and Prevention: Increasing monitoring efforts to detect and respond to any potential threats more swiftly.
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