March 17th, 2019 | Cybersecurity Daily
A major hacking incident occurred on March 17th, 2019, at 10:02:26 (WIB), involving the defacement of the website of the Kothmale International Training Institute Sri Lanka, accessible at http://kitiiwm.gov.lk/ws.php. The attack was carried out by the hacker Aurora-X, who is part of the hacking group W3LL SQUAD.
Hacker Details:
- Hacker Name: Aurora-X
- Hacker Group: W3LL SQUAD
Website Details:
- URL: http://kitiiwm.gov.lk/ws.php
- System: Linux
- Web Server: Apache
- IP: 198.54.115.182
- Location: United States
Incident Details:
- Date: March 17th, 2019, 10:02:26 (WIB)
- Proof of Concept: SQL Injection
- Reason: Heh…just for fun!
- Archive Page: https://defacer.id/mirror/id/52904
- Cyber Attack Report’s Page: https://defacer.id/cyber-attack-report/52904
The hacker utilized SQL Injection techniques to exploit vulnerabilities in the website’s database. This method involves inserting malicious SQL queries into input fields to manipulate or access the database.
The reason behind the attack was stated as “just for fun,” suggesting that it was carried out for amusement rather than any malicious intent or political motive. The defacement highlights the need for improved security measures to prevent such exploits.