Publication Date: September 7, 2020
On September 7th, 2020, the website of Antioch College (antiochcollege.edu) was compromised by the hacker known as PohonSagu, who is affiliated with the hacker group Sorong666etar. The attack specifically targeted the URL https://antiochcollege.edu/ps.html, indicating a breach involving a particular page of the college’s website.
The attacker exploited a known vulnerability, specifically an unpatched system, as the proof of concept for this incident. This suggests that the security flaw was already recognized but had not been addressed, allowing the attacker to gain unauthorized access or make modifications to the site.
The reason provided by the hacker for this attack was simply “Heh…just for fun!” This indicates that the motivation behind the incident was more about amusement rather than any specific goal or gain, highlighting a common pattern where attacks are carried out for personal entertainment or challenge.
Hacker Details:
- Hacker Name: PohonSagu
- Hacker Group: Sorong666etar
Website Details:
- URL: https://antiochcollege.edu/ps.html
- System: Linux
- Web Server: Unknown
- IP: 35.196.77.30
- Location: United States
Incident Details:
- Date: September 7th, 2020 21:07:03 (WIB)
- Proof of Concept: Known vulnerability (i.e., unpatched system)
- Reason: Heh…just for fun!
Archive Page: https://defacer.id/mirror/id/105748
Cyber Attack Report’s Page: https://defacer.id/cyber-attack-report/105748