Hacking Incident #052: Substance Abuse Prevention North Dakota PRMC (prevention.nd.gov) Hacked by ./ZET404

On September 16th, 2018, the Substance Abuse Prevention North Dakota PRMC website was hacked and defaced by ./ZET404 from the CH40$ PH4NT30N group. The attack resulted in unauthorized modifications to the website’s content.


Hacker Details:

  • Hacker Name: ./ZET404
  • Hacker Group: CH40$ PH4NT30N

Website Details:

Incident Details:


Summary:

The Substance Abuse Prevention North Dakota PRMC website was defaced by ./ZET404, leading to unauthorized changes on the site. The attack demonstrates the need for robust security measures to protect against such intrusions.

Proof of Concept:

Details about the proof of concept for this attack are not available, suggesting that the specific methods or vulnerabilities exploited remain undisclosed.

Reason:

The attacker’s motive appears to be recreational, with no substantial or malicious intent beyond the defacement itself. This highlights the ongoing risks associated with inadequate website security.