Hacking Incident #165: Kementerian Dalam Negeri (perdes.pemdes.kemendagri.go.id) Hacked by ./MrTahuSumedang

May 2nd, 2019 | Cybersecurity Daily

A major hacking incident occurred on May 2nd, 2019, at 17:11:47 (WIB), targeting the Kementerian Dalam Negeri website, accessible at http://perdes.pemdes.kemendagri.go.id/files/foto/. The website was defaced by a hacker identified as ./MrTahuSumedang, a member of the notorious D704T group.

Hacker Details:

  • Hacker Name: ./MrTahuSumedang
  • Hacker Group: D704T

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The exact technique used for the defacement remains undisclosed. The hacker’s motivation, however, was driven by patriotism, a common theme in regional cyberattacks.

This attack underscores the importance of strengthening cybersecurity measures in government institutions to prevent further breaches.