Garuda Food Websites Defaced by UnknownSec Hackers
This morning, the Cyber Defense Insight team reported a defacement attack targeting two websites belonging to Garuda Food—WOM Garuda Food and mygf_services. Both sites now display a message reading "Hacked By UnknownSec", along with the hacker’s contact email: "unknownsecganteng@protonmail.com". The incident raises concerns about potential security risks for the company.
Garuda Food is a leading food and beverage company in Indonesia, known for producing a variety of popular products. Given its scale and reputation, any cyberattack targeting the company could have significant repercussions, potentially affecting its brand and customer trust.
UnknownSec is part of the well-known hacking collective AnonSec Team and has been active since 2021. The group frequently employs defacement tactics, altering the appearance of websites to display their messages or claims. While defacement attacks might seem superficial, they often signal deeper security vulnerabilities that hackers could exploit further.
Although there is no immediate evidence of data theft or malware deployment, the lack of a clear statement from the hackers does not rule out hidden threats. If left unresolved, this attack could lead to:
- Sale of Access on the Dark Web: UnknownSec could sell access to the compromised sites to third parties, such as Black SEO operators promoting gambling sites.
- Data Breach Risks: Sensitive data stored on the company’s servers could be stolen and sold on underground forums like Breachforum.
- Escalation of Attacks: The initial defacement could open pathways for more damaging cyberattacks, including ransomware or phishing attempts.
At the time of writing, the affected websites are still displaying the defacement message, and the extent of the damage remains unknown. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether sensitive information has been compromised or further actions by the hackers are imminent.
This incident underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity measures for organizations operating at scale. Businesses must be proactive in monitoring their networks and implementing strong defenses to mitigate risks posed by threat actors like UnknownSec.
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