Date: June 9th, 2019 | 18:30:28 WIB
Publication: Cybersecurity Daily
The Tarsus Üniversitesi (Tarsus University) Turkey website was compromised, with the URL http://www.tarsus.edu.tr being specifically targeted. The attack was executed by the hacker known as ManToed, affiliated with the hacker group Dark Side Team.
Hacker Details:
- Hacker Name: ManToed
- Hacker Group: Dark Side Team
Website Details:
- URL: http://www.tarsus.edu.tr
- System: Linux
- Web Server: Microsoft-IIS
- IP: 193.255.128.211
- Location: Turkey
Incident Details:
- Proof of Concept: Brute force attack
- Reason: As a challenge
- Archive Page: https://defacer.id/mirror/id/67299
- Cyber Attack Report’s Page: https://defacer.id/cyber-attack-report/67299
The attack involved a brute force attack, where automated tools were used to guess passwords and gain unauthorized access to the site. This method indicates the presence of weak or compromised login credentials that were exploited during the breach.
The motivation behind the attack was described as a challenge, suggesting that the hacker was driven by the desire to test their skills or gain recognition rather than to cause harm. This underscores how some breaches may be driven by personal goals or the pursuit of prestige.