Incident Date: December 2, 2024, 06:47 (Zone-H Server Time)
Publication Date: December 7, 2024, 12:45 WIB
A hacking incident targeting the Serbian website of Mercedes-Benz (URL: https://www.ass.mercedes-benz.rs/ic.html) was reported on December 2, 2024, at 06:47:43 Zone-H Server Time. The attack was claimed by a hacker using the alias UnM@SK, associated with the group IdiotCrew. The hacker successfully defaced the site, leaving a message and a list of nicknames, presumably referencing collaborators or peers.
Technical Details:
- System: Linux
- Web Server: Unknown
- IP Address: 94.127.7.145
- Location: Serbia
- Archive of Defacement: http://zone-h.org/mirror/id/41308915
The defaced page displayed a message from the hacker stating:
“Nothing Hurts Anyone In This Deface, Just Drop Files, Remember Never Trust Anyone, Trust Yourself~!”
The page also included a list of nicknames:
“UnM@SK – Developer_Kamikaze – s4dness – k3bay4 mer4h – Eval – Miraaa45 – unknown_3x”*
Post-Incident Status:
As of this publication, the website has been restored, and the defaced file (ic.html) has been removed by the website administrator.
Hacker Profile:
- Hacker Name: UnM@SK
- Group Affiliation: IdiotCrew
Response from Mercedes-Benz:
At the time of writing, there has been no official statement from Mercedes-Benz regarding the incident. The swift restoration of the website suggests that the company or its web hosting service quickly identified and mitigated the breach.
Security Implications:
While the defacement itself appears non-destructive and does not seem to have compromised sensitive data, it serves as a reminder of the vulnerabilities present in online systems. Organizations are urged to implement stringent security protocols and maintain regular system audits to mitigate the risk of similar incidents.