April 26th, 2019 | Cybersecurity Daily
A notable hacking incident took place on April 26th, 2019, at 06:47:38 (WIB), targeting the website of the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics Guatemala, located at http://dgac.gob.gt/Blink.php. The attack was carried out by the hacker FakeSmile, a member of the hacking group Ghost Hunter Illusion.
Hacker Details:
- Hacker Name: FakeSmile
- Hacker Group: Ghost Hunter Illusion
Website Details:
- URL: http://dgac.gob.gt/Blink.php
- System: Linux
- Web Server: Apache
- IP: 35.185.61.254
- Location: United States
Incident Details:
- Date: April 26th, 2019, 06:47:38 (WIB)
- Proof of Concept: Configuration / admin. mistake
- Reason: As a challenge
- Archive Page: https://defacer.id/mirror/id/56661
- Cyber Attack Report’s Page: https://defacer.id/cyber-attack-report/56661
The hacker exploited a configuration or administrative mistake to breach the system and deface the site.
The attack was motivated by the hacker’s desire to undertake the challenge, demonstrating technical skills rather than any political or financial intention. This incident highlights the importance of proper system configuration and administrative vigilance to prevent such vulnerabilities from being exploited.