Date: July 29th, 2019 | 13:17:40 WIB
Publication: Cybersecurity Daily
Unity University in Ethiopia fell victim to a defacement attack carried out by Nurmala, a member of the W3LL SQUAD hacking group. The attack targeted the university’s main website, http://www.uu.edu.et.
Hacker Details:
- Hacker Name: Nurmala
- Hacker Group: W3LL SQUAD
Website Details:
- URL: http://www.uu.edu.et
- System: Linux
- Web Server: Apache
- IP: 74.208.236.217
- Location: United States
Incident Details:
- Proof of Concept: Social engineering
- Reason: Political reasons
- Archive Page: https://defacer.id/mirror/id/84776
- Cyber Attack Report’s Page: https://defacer.id/cyber-attack-report/84776
This incident highlights the ongoing threat of social engineering attacks, where attackers manipulate individuals into providing sensitive information that leads to security breaches. Social engineering remains one of the most effective methods for breaching even secure systems, as it targets human vulnerability rather than technological weaknesses.
The hacker’s motive was tied to political reasons, reflecting the use of hacking as a form of protest or activism. Attacks motivated by political grievances can have significant implications, not only for the institution targeted but also for the political landscape in which the hackers operate.