On October 19th, 2018, the official website of the Nong Pluang Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Thailand was hacked and defaced by ./CE.19, a hacker affiliated with the group GARUDA TERSAKTI 72.
Hacker Details:
- Hacker Name: ./CE.19
- Hacker Group: GARUDA TERSAKTI 72
Website Details:
- URL: http://www.nongpluang.go.th/index.php
- System: Linux
- Web Server: Apache
- IP Address: 119.59.116.127
- Location: Thailand
Incident Details:
- Date: October 19th, 2018, 13:36:04 (WIB)
- Proof of Concept: Brute force attack
- Reason: Patriotism
- Archive Page: https://defacer.id/mirror/id/11241
- Cyber Attack Report’s Page: https://defacer.id/cyber-attack-report/11241
Summary:
The Nong Pluang Subdistrict Administrative Organization website, a crucial platform for local government communication in Thailand, was targeted and defaced by the hacker ./CE.19. The attacker, representing GARUDA TERSAKTI 72, exploited a vulnerability via a brute force attack.
Proof of Concept:
The breach was executed through a brute force attack, where the attacker forcibly accessed the website’s administrative panel, leading to the defacement of the site.
Reason:
Patriotism was cited as the motivation behind the attack, although the specific context of this claim remains unclear. The hacker has yet to elaborate further on this motive. The incident highlights the need for enhanced security measures to prevent further unauthorized access to government websites.