On April 6, 2023, Indonesia became the target of a massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack launched by the UCC Team, a notorious group of threat actors from India. The attack was reportedly carried out in retaliation for a series of cyberattacks launched by Hacktivists from Indonesia and Malaysia, who were linked to the Dragon Force hacking group based in Malaysia. These attacks were conducted as part of the #OpIndia and #OpsPatuk campaigns, which were launched to retaliate against controversial comments made by an Indian politician about the Prophet Muhammad. The comments were exposed by Cloudsek last year, and the hacktivists' attacks were seen as a response to them.
The recent attack on Indonesia was apparently triggered by the hacking of Malaysian websites by Indian hackers. This infuriated hackers in Malaysia, and several groups of hackers teamed up to retaliate against the Indian hackers. One of the groups that participated in the retaliatory attacks on India was #OpsBantaiKaw2, which included several groups such as Army Bawang Malaysia, Stucxnet Crew Malaysia, Khalifah Cyber Crew, Eagle Cyber, Ghost Clan Official, Kingsmen World, Team_insane_pk, LcmySecTeam, GhostArmy16, AnonManK, DarkHCyberXArmy, DarkCyberXPravasiArmy, NinjaCrewCyberGhost, UndergroundGhostCrew, Pejuang Cyber, Ghost Academy DDos Crew Village, and Ghost Village DDos Cyber Army cited by GOSSIP SIBER on their channel. Meanwhile, from this attack, Indonesia was also part of the affiliate of a hacktivist team that collaborated with Dragon Force, so Indonesia was also targeted by the UCC Team.
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| Figure 1: #OpsBantaiKaw2 statement |
The attack carried out by the UCC Team targeted various sectors in Indonesia, including the financial industry, government agencies, airports, health, and air transportation. The impact of this attack caused the server to go down, but it is not known how long the victim's site could not be accessed because, at this time, the targeted site can be accessed as usual.
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| Figure 2: Several Indonesian companies was targeted by UCC Team |
The attack underscores the growing sophistication of cyberattacks and the need for companies and organizations to be vigilant about cybersecurity. It also highlights the ongoing tensions between hacktivist groups in different countries, who often engage in retaliatory attacks. The #OpsBantaiKaw2 campaign is just one example of such a response, and it demonstrates the ease with which groups can collaborate and coordinate to launch cyberattacks.
In light of this incident, it is crucial for companies and organizations to implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect themselves from such attacks. This includes conducting regular vulnerability assessments, implementing firewalls and antivirus software, and educating employees about cybersecurity best practices. Failure to do so could result in serious financial and reputational damage, as well as potential legal liabilities.
In conclusion, the UCC Team's attack on Indonesia is a stark reminder of the need for constant vigilance and preparedness in the face of cyber threats. It is also a call to action for companies and organizations to take proactive measures to protect themselves and their customers from cyberattacks. The #OpsBantaiKaw2 campaign highlights the importance of international collaboration to combat cyber threats and underscores the fact that no one is safe from cyberattacks.
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