Publication Date: September 18, 2020
On September 18th, 2020, the website of Pakistan Metropolitan University (admissions.muk.edu.pk) was compromised by the hacker known as MalaikatHati, who is affiliated with the hacker group 7Ghost-Team. The attack specifically targeted the URL https://admissions.muk.edu.pk/, indicating a breach involving the university’s admissions page.
The attacker utilized a brute force attack as the proof of concept for this incident. A brute force attack involves systematically attempting all possible password combinations until the correct one is found, gaining unauthorized access to the system. This method was employed to breach the university’s website and access restricted areas.
The reason provided by the hacker for this attack was patriotism. This implies that the breach was carried out to promote or support a particular cause or national interest, reflecting a motive beyond personal amusement or financial gain.
Hacker Details:
- Hacker Name: MalaikatHati
- Hacker Group: 7Ghost-Team
Website Details:
- URL: https://admissions.muk.edu.pk/
- System: Linux
- Web Server: Unknown
- IP: 192.185.73.6
- Location: United States
Incident Details:
- Date: September 18th, 2020 19:14:15 (WIB)
- Proof of Concept: Brute force attack
- Reason: Patriotism
Archive Page: https://defacer.id/mirror/id/108395
Cyber Attack Report’s Page: https://defacer.id/cyber-attack-report/108395