The ThreatSec hacker group has claimed responsibility for hacking into a data center owned by the Indonesian government. The group alleges that they have successfully accessed a significant amount of data, comprising 260,000 rows of MongoDB data. This compromised information reportedly includes sensitive details such as criminal records.
While the hacker group has made these claims, the Indonesian authorities have yet to confirm the data center hacking incident. It is unclear at this time if the claims made by ThreatSec are accurate.
According to the hackers, the stolen data includes criminal records maintained by the Indonesian government, both domestic and international. Additionally, the data allegedly contains information about criminal organizations and profile details of politicians that the Indonesian officials deemed “interesting.”
ThreatSec highlighted that the compromised Mongo node was part of an initiative aimed at reforming the financial industry in Indonesia. They found it peculiar that an initiative of this nature would compile international criminal and political data.
In their post about the Indonesian data center hacking, ThreatSec included two links to the stolen data. They concluded their message with the provocative statement, “Spread chaos comrades!”
This is not the first cyber attack claimed by the ThreatSec group. Recently, they claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on Vietnam’s MindX Technology School and posted the stolen data for sale. The motive behind this attack was related to a corruption scandal in Vietnam, with individuals facing charges of bribery.
There has been a concerning trend of hackers targeting various Asian nations in recent times. Many of these campaigns claim oppression and political motivations as reasons for their actions. For example, hackers affiliated with NDT SEC identified nine Thai-based banks as potential targets under their OpThailand campaign. They also claimed a cyber attack on Mega Plant, a fire protection system supplier in Thailand.
The rise of hackers aligning themselves with societal causes, as highlighted by slogans like “Hack the Planet” and “Spread Chaos,” is becoming a growing concern. These actions have serious implications for those who find themselves targeted by these hackers.
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In conclusion, the ThreatSec hacker group has claimed responsibility for hacking into an Indonesian government data center. The alleged stolen data includes sensitive information such as criminal records. However, the authorities have yet to confirm the incident. This hacking incident is part of a broader trend of hackers targeting Asian nations, often citing political motivations. The rise of hackers advocating for societal causes poses a significant concern for those affected by their actions.