August 11th, 2019 | Cybersecurity Daily
On August 11th, 2019, the Library of the Ministry of State Apparatus Utilization and Bureaucratic Reform (MENPAN) website, found at http://perpus.menpan.go.id/home/, was compromised. The attacker, identified as Xwizx404 from the Majalengka Security Hacker group, exploited a configuration or administrative mistake to breach the site. This resulted in unauthorized access and defacement of the website.
Hacker Details:
- Hacker Name: Xwizx404
- Hacker Group: Majalengka Security Hacker
Website Details:
- URL: http://perpus.menpan.go.id/home/
- System: Linux
- Web Server: Apache
- IP: 203.57.25.90
- Location: Indonesia
Incident Details:
- Date: August 11th, 2019 02:59:43 (WIB)
- Proof of Concept: Configuration / Admin. Mistake
- Reason: As a challenge
Archive Page: https://defacer.id/mirror/id/87206
Cyber Attack Report’s Page: https://defacer.id/cyber-attack-report/87206
The attacker took advantage of a configuration or administrative mistake on the website. This type of vulnerability typically involves incorrect settings or misconfigured permissions that allow unauthorized access. By identifying and exploiting these weaknesses, the attacker was able to gain control and make unauthorized changes to the site.
The reason for the attack was stated as “As a challenge,” indicating that the attacker’s motive was to test their skills or prove their capability in overcoming security measures, rather than pursuing any specific agenda or objective.