# MA-078.082004: MyCERT Alert - Mass Web Defacements of Malaysian Websites

**Date:** 11 Aug 2004  
**Source:** https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/advisory?id=MA-078.082004  
**Advisory ID:** MA-078.082004

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#### With regards to the above matter, since over the weekends MyCERT had received reports of mass web defacements of about 31 websites of the .gov, .net,.com, .edu and .org domains, involving Linux machines, Windows 2003 and Windows 2000 machines.
MyCERT observed the mass web defacements are actively being carried out by three hacker groups, the Command Tribulation, Z1gfr0id3 and 7 Crews. We are not sure if this activity could be the hackers global plan of Capture the Flag game. The news was released in the CNET News on 2nd August 2004 as below:
> Hackers plan global game of 'capture the flag'
> http://news.com.com/Hackers+plan+global+game+of+%27capture+the+flag%27/2100-7349\_3-5291107.html?tag=sas.email
Due to the increasing number of Malaysian sites being defaced, MyCERT foresees there may be more Malaysian websites defaced. As a precautions, MyCERT would like to urge all System Administrators and owners of websites to upgrade and patch softwares/services/applications they're currently running on. In addition, it is also recommended to disable unnecessary/ unneeded default services supplied by vendors.
MyCERT encourages system administrators to consult MyCERT for further advises and assistance, if they have difficulties in proper securing and hardening of their servers.
MyCERT can be reached for assistance at:
Email:
Tel: 03-89961901
Fax: 03-89960827
SMS: 019-2813801