Publication Date: October 25, 2024
Incident Date: October 9, 2024, 11:40:44 (Zone-H Server Time)
In a notable cyber incident, Indonesian hacker AR_404 from the hacker group ‘Hunter Force Exploit’ successfully defaced the Malaysian government website Portal Rasmi Pejabat Setiausaha Persekutuan Sabah (http://psupsabah.gov.my/info.php) on October 9, 2024. The breach, which was logged at 11:40:44 Zone-H Server Time, highlights ongoing vulnerabilities within government digital infrastructures.
Hacker Details:
- Hacker Name: AR_404
- Hacker Group: Hunter Force Exploit
- Country of Origin: Indonesia
Website Details:
- URL: http://psupsabah.gov.my/info.php
- System: Linux
- Web Server: Unknown
- IP Address: 163.53.155.230
- Location: Malaysia
The breach of the Malaysian government website resulted in unauthorized access, leading to the defacement of the info.php file. The hacker left traces of their activity on the server, which have since been removed by the website’s administration. As of the publication date of this report, the site has been restored to its original state following swift action by the website’s security team.
Following the incident, the website administrators acted promptly to secure their systems and remove the compromised file. The deletion of the info.php file was a critical step in preventing further exploitation of the vulnerability. The incident underscores the necessity for ongoing security assessments and updates to protect sensitive government data from cyber threats.
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This incident serves as a reminder of the persistent threat posed by cybercriminals and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures for government websites. Authorities continue to monitor and strengthen defenses to mitigate future risks.