On September 13th, 2018, the Northern Territory Government Courts Sentencing Database Australia website was hacked and defaced by Adi_xLee from the Ghost Hunter Illusion group. The defacement took place despite the lack of available details on the specific technical methods used.
Hacker Details:
- Hacker Name: Adi_xLee
- Hacker Group: Ghost Hunter Illusion
Website Details:
- URL: http://ntsentencing.nt.gov.au/def.html
- System: Linux
- Web Server: Microsoft-IIS
- IP Address: 117.53.171.27
- Location: Australia
Incident Details:
- Date: September 13th, 2018, 06:18:06 (WIB)
- Proof of Concept: Not available
- Reason: Heh…just for fun!
- Archive Page: https://defacer.id/mirror/id/2774
- Cyber Attack Report’s Page: https://defacer.id/cyber-attack-report/2774
Summary:
The Northern Territory Government Courts Sentencing Database Australia was defaced by Adi_xLee, who managed to alter the site without available details on the exact method used. The incident highlights the ongoing vulnerabilities in web security, particularly in governmental and public service websites.
Proof of Concept:
Details on the proof of concept for this attack are not available, indicating that the specific techniques or vulnerabilities exploited were not disclosed or are unknown.
Reason:
The motive behind the attack appears to be purely recreational, with no political or financial incentives stated by the hacker. The attack underscores the need for improved security measures even against seemingly trivial threats.