Hacking Incident #198: Taoyuan City Guishan District Dagang Elementary School Taiwan (www.dges.tyc.edu.tw) Hacked by ./s3nt1n3L

Date: July 14th, 2019 | 11:05:27 WIB
Publication: Cybersecurity Daily

The website for Taoyuan City Guishan District Dagang Elementary School was defaced by the hacker known as ./s3nt1n3L from the Ghost Hunter Illusion group. The compromised URL was http://www.dges.tyc.edu.tw/memec.htm.

Hacker Details:

  • Hacker Name: ./s3nt1n3L
  • Hacker Group: Ghost Hunter Illusion

Website Details:

Incident Details:

The attack utilized an SQL Injection vulnerability, which enabled the hacker to gain unauthorized access and modify the site’s content. SQL Injection is a common technique used to exploit weaknesses in database-driven websites.

The stated reason for the attack was “Heh…just for fun!” indicating that the breach was primarily driven by personal amusement rather than any specific agenda or grievance. This reflects a trend where hackers engage in defacement purely for the challenge or thrill of the act.