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Hacking Incident #384: Goianian Agency for Regulation Brazil (www.portal.agr.go.gov.br) Taken Over by Fatality from CryptoByte Hacker Group

November 6th, 2024 | By DefacerID Cybersecurity Daily

In a recent cyber attack, the official website of the Goianian Agency for Regulation in Brazil (https://www.portal.agr.go.gov.br) was compromised and defaced by a hacking group known as CryptoByte, with the attack being attributed to an individual hacker identified as Fatality. The attack occurred on October 20th, 2024, and has raised concerns about the vulnerability of government websites in the country.

Hacker Details:

  • Hacker Name: Fatality
  • Hacker Group: CryptoByte

Affected Website Details:

Incident Overview:

On the evening of October 20th, 2024, the Goianian Agency for Regulation website was infiltrated by Fatality, a member of the notorious CryptoByte Hacker Group. The attack was carried out using a brute force attack technique, exploiting weaknesses in the website’s authentication system. The group stated that the hack was motivated by political reasons, although the specific targets or grievances that led to the attack remain unclear.

According to initial analysis, the attack appears to have been politically motivated. The attackers identified themselves as part of the CryptoByte Hacker Group. While the exact motivations behind this particular attack remain unclear, it reflects an increasing trend of hacktivism, where cyberattacks are used as tools for political protest.

This attack underscores the growing threat posed by cybercriminal groups and politically-motivated hackers. The Goianian Agency for Regulation’s website was successfully compromised by Fatality from the CryptoByte Hacker Group, with the attack exploiting weaknesses in the system’s defenses. Brazilian authorities are urged to review their cybersecurity practices to prevent further breaches and protect against future cyber attacks.

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