On October 26th, 2018, at 02:11:13 WIB, the website for the Public Works and Spatial Planning Office (DPUPR) of Cirebon City (http://dpupr.cirebonkota.go.id/) was hacked and defaced by the individual known as 4LM05TH3V!L, affiliated with the group Hidden Ghost Team. This breach has exposed critical security flaws within the targeted website.
Hacker Details
- Hacker Name: 4LM05TH3V!L
- Hacker Group: Hidden Ghost Team
Website Details
- URL of Defaced Page: http://dpupr.cirebonkota.go.id/
- System: Unknown
- Web Server: Apache
- IP Address: 103.105.142.242
- Location: Indonesia
Incident Details
- Date and Time: October 26th, 2018, 02:11:13 WIB
Additional Resources
- Archived Page of Incident: https://defacer.id/mirror/id/12880
- Cyber Attack Report’s Page: https://defacer.id/cyber-attack-report/12880
Method of Attack
The attack exploited configuration and administrative mistakes. This method typically involves taking advantage of poor security practices, such as misconfigured server settings or weak administrative controls, to gain unauthorized access to the website.
Reason for Attack
The attack was motivated by a desire to establish superiority in the defacing community. The attacker sought to demonstrate their skills and achieve recognition within the hacker world, reflecting a common goal among individuals aiming to prove their expertise and gain notoriety.