Date: June 2nd, 2019 | 15:54:42 WIB
Publication: Cybersecurity Daily
The Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Purwakarta website was compromised, with the URL http://disdik.purwakartakab.go.id/hackedbyhadesh being specifically targeted. The attack was carried out by the hacker known as Hadesh, affiliated with the hacker group Akatsuki Attacker ID.
Hacker Details:
- Hacker Name: Hadesh
- Hacker Group: Akatsuki Attacker ID
Website Details:
- URL: http://disdik.purwakartakab.go.id/hackedbyhadesh
- System: Linux
- Web Server: Apache
- IP: 216.244.94.195
- Location: Indonesia
Incident Details:
- Proof of Concept: Known vulnerability (i.e., unpatched system)
- Reason: Political reasons
- Archive Page: https://defacer.id/mirror/id/65721
- Cyber Attack Report’s Page: https://defacer.id/cyber-attack-report/65721
The attack exploited a known vulnerability in an unpatched system, indicating that the website was susceptible to security flaws that had not been addressed. Such vulnerabilities can be leveraged by attackers to gain unauthorized access or deface web pages.
The motive behind the attack was identified as political reasons, suggesting that the breach was intended to send a political message or influence political discourse. This incident illustrates how cyber attacks can intersect with political motives and agendas.