August 16th, 2019 | Cybersecurity Daily
On August 16th, 2019, the website for a conference at Northwestern University, found at http://conference.faminst.northwestern.edu/, was compromised. The attacker, known as LxG_9 from the Garuda Tersakti 72 group, utilized social engineering techniques to breach the site, resulting in defacement.
Hacker Details:
- Hacker Name: LxG_9
- Hacker Group: Garuda Tersakti 72
Website Details:
- URL: http://conference.faminst.northwestern.edu/
- System: Linux
- Web Server: Apache
- IP: 129.105.13.9
- Location: United States
Incident Details:
- Date: August 16th, 2019 10:55:55 (WIB)
- Proof of Concept: Social Engineering
- Reason: As a challenge
Archive Page: https://defacer.id/mirror/id/89338
Cyber Attack Report’s Page: https://defacer.id/cyber-attack-report/89338
The attacker employed social engineering, a technique in which attackers manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information or allowing access to secure systems. This often involves tricking users into disclosing passwords or bypassing security controls.
The reason for the attack was stated as “As a challenge,” indicating the hacker’s intent was to test their abilities or breach a well-secured institution for personal accomplishment.