Hacking Incident #201: Quang Tri Department of Justice Vietnam (sotuphapquangtri.gov.vn) Hacked by Mr.B34N

Date: July 28th, 2019 | 03:12:09 WIB
Publication: Cybersecurity Daily

The official website of the Quang Tri Department of Justice in Vietnam was hacked and defaced by Mr.B34N, a member of the InfinityCyber group. The defaced URL is http://sotuphapquangtri.gov.vn/1k.html.

Hacker Details:

  • Hacker Name: Mr.B34N
  • Hacker Group: InfinityCyber

Website Details:

Incident Details:

  • Proof of Concept: The attack was carried out by exploiting a known vulnerability within the website’s system. The system had not been patched, allowing the attacker to easily breach it and deface the content.
  • Reason: The hacker cited “Heh…just for fun!” as the motivation, suggesting the attack was done without a serious intent but rather for amusement.
  • Archive Page: https://defacer.id/mirror/id/84267
  • Cyber Attack Report’s Page: https://defacer.id/cyber-attack-report/84267

The incident highlights the risks posed by unpatched systems, which are often exploited by attackers seeking to disrupt online services with little apparent motive beyond personal amusement.