Hacking Incident #026: Dinas Pariwisata dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Garut Defaced by RadicalHaxor

On September 1st, 2018, the official website of Dinas Pariwisata dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Garut was defaced by a hacker known as RadicalHaxor, a member of the hacking group Family Attack Cyber. This incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in local government websites. Below are the details of the hacking event.


Hacker Details:

  • Hacker Name: RadicalHaxor
  • Hacker Group: Family Attack Cyber

Website Details:

Incident Details:


Summary:

The website of Dinas Pariwisata dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Garut was defaced by RadicalHaxor from the Family Attack Cyber group. The attack appeared to be motivated by amusement, rather than any specific target or malicious intent. It highlights weaknesses in the site’s security.

Proof of Concept:

No specific proof of concept (PoC) has been made available for this attack, leaving details about the method used to exploit the site unclear. The hacker may have used common vulnerabilities, but this remains speculative.

Reason:

The hacker, RadicalHaxor, stated that the attack was conducted “just for fun.” This points to the site being targeted for its vulnerability rather than any particular agenda. The attack underlines the importance of robust security measures in preventing similar incidents.