Hacked! Record 2025-02-05

Cybersecurity Attack Analysis Report: Government Website Defacement

Introduction

This report analyzes recent cybersecurity attacks focused on government websites, specifically web defacement incidents. The attackers target various online platforms associated with governmental functions, aiming to disrupt services, spread misinformation, or make political statements. Below, we outline the nature of these attacks, the affected countries, and the specific sectors targeted.

Overview of Attacks

1. Defacement Incident by 0x1998
– Target: gfo.gov.et
– Country: Ethiopia
– Sector: Government Affairs

2. Defacement Incidents by CyberTeam
– Targets:
– formularios.qa.insivumeh.gob.gt
– formularios-admin.qa.insivumeh.gob.gt
– formularios.insivumeh.gob.gt
– formularios-admin.insivumeh.gob.gt
– Country: Guatemala
– Sector: Meteorological Services (INSIVUMEH)

3. Defacement Incident by Inside Alone7
– Target: ctic.gob.bo
– Country: Bolivia
– Sector: Government Technological Services

4. Defacement Incidents by ./FreedomXploit
– Targets:
– noticeboard.diu.edu.bd
– sipasti.sumedangkab.go.id
– Countries:
– Bangladesh
– Indonesia
– Sectors:
– Educational Institutions (Diu)
– Local Government (Sumedang)

5. Defacement Incident by IronHeart_X12
– Target: mtsabdulloh.sch.id
– Country: Indonesia
– Sector: Educational Institutions

6. Defacement Incident by ./Outsiders
– Target: pkt-bkppd.kedirikota.go.id
– Country: Indonesia
– Sector: Local Government

7. Defacement Incident by Mr.M05T3R
– Target: man1phwt.sch.id
– Country: Indonesia
– Sector: Educational Institutions

Analysis

The targeted websites belong to various governmental sectors, including meteorological services, educational institutions, and local government entities. The attacks are predominantly carried out by groups with multiple attacks targeting the same country, which indicates considerable interest or motives tied to those countries.

Victim Countries and Sectors Summary:
– Ethiopia (Government Affairs)
– Guatemala (Meteorological Services)
– Bolivia (Government Technological Services)
– Bangladesh (Educational Institutions)
– Indonesia (Local Government, Educational Institutions)

Conclusion

The defacement of government websites poses significant risks, including the disruption of services vital to citizens and the potential spread of misinformation. As observed, specific sectors such as education and local governance are recurrent targets, suggesting that these domains may be seen as vulnerable or under-protected.

Governments need to bolster their cybersecurity measures to safeguard their digital assets, ensuring that services remain reliable and secure against malicious attacks. Continued vigilance, combined with user education and incident response protocols, will be crucial in mitigating the risks associated with such cyber threats.