Hacking Incident #160: Library Management System Kolej Yayasan Saad Melaka Malaysia (library.kysm.edu.my) Hacked by Alqiyaramdana

April 24th, 2019 | Cybersecurity Daily

A significant hacking incident occurred on April 24th, 2019, at 16:26:10 (WIB), involving the defacement of the website of the Library Management System Kolej Yayasan Saad Melaka Malaysia, accessible at http://library.kysm.edu.my/repository/pg.txt. The attack was carried out by the hacker Alqiyaramdana, who is part of the hacking group Phantom Ghost.

Hacker Details:

  • Hacker Name: Alqiyaramdana
  • Hacker Group: Phantom Ghost

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Incident Details:

The hacker exploited a known vulnerability in an unpatched system to gain unauthorized access and deface the website.

The motivation for the attack was stated as “just for fun,” indicating that it was carried out for personal amusement rather than for financial or political reasons. This incident highlights the critical need for regular updates and security patches to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities.