March 17th, 2019 | Cybersecurity Daily
A major hacking incident occurred on March 17th, 2019, at 11:41:26 (WIB), involving the defacement of the website of the Cherkasy Polytechnic Professional College Ukraine, accessible at http://chpt.edu.ua/you.html. The attack was carried out by the hacker ./ZET404 Ganz, who is part of the hacking group Cowok Tersakiti Team.
Hacker Details:
- Hacker Name: ./ZET404 Ganz
- Hacker Group: Cowok Tersakiti Team
Website Details:
- URL: http://chpt.edu.ua/you.html
- System: Linux
- Web Server: Nginx
- IP: 109.122.62.17
- Location: Ukraine
Incident Details:
- Date: March 17th, 2019, 11:41:26 (WIB)
- Proof of Concept: Known vulnerability (i.e., unpatched system)
- Reason: Heh…just for fun!
- Archive Page: https://defacer.id/mirror/id/52949
- Cyber Attack Report’s Page: https://defacer.id/cyber-attack-report/52949
The hacker exploited a known vulnerability in the website’s unpatched system, which allowed access and defacement. The specific details of the vulnerability were not disclosed but are known to be related to outdated or improperly secured software.
The reason provided for the attack was “just for fun,” indicating that the defacement was carried out without any specific agenda beyond amusement. This incident underscores the importance of regularly updating and patching systems to protect against such exploits.