On September 4th, 2018, the official website of Komisi Pemilihan Umum Kabupaten Dairi was defaced by ngorox, a member of the hacking group Teh Squad Cyber. The incident, conducted “just for fun,” highlights the vulnerabilities in government websites. Below are the details of the hack.
Hacker Details:
- Hacker Name: ngorox
- Hacker Group: Teh Squad Cyber
Website Details:
- URL: http://kpu-dairikab.go.id/1nd3x.php
- System: Linux
- Web Server: Apache
- IP Address: 103.77.78.164
- Location: Indonesia
Incident Details:
- Date: September 4th, 2018 07:52:51 (WIB)
- Proof of Concept: Not available
- Reason: Heh…just for fun!
- Archive Page: https://defacer.id/mirror/id/1887
- Cyber Attack Report Page: https://defacer.id/cyber-attack-report/1887
Summary:
The website of the Komisi Pemilihan Umum Kabupaten Dairi was defaced by ngorox from Teh Squad Cyber. The hacker seemingly targeted the site for amusement, which underscores the need for improved cybersecurity measures for public institutions.
Proof of Concept:
Details about the specific technique used for the attack were not made available in the report, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact vulnerability that was exploited.
Reason:
The hacker offered no specific motive beyond stating that the attack was carried out “just for fun,” suggesting no political or ideological agenda. This raises concerns about the frequent attacks motivated by little more than mischief or personal enjoyment.