05-13-2024, 05:25 PM
News Hacktivist Group R00TK1T ISC Claims Breach of Egyptian Ministry’s Systems
<p><img width="1000" height="603" src="https://thecyberexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/R00TK1T-ISC-CyberTeam-e1715584752125.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="R00TK1T ISC CyberTeam" decoding="async" srcset="https://thecyberexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/R00TK1T-ISC-CyberTeam-e1715584752125.webp 1000w, https://thecyberexpress.com/wp-content/u...0x181.webp 300w, https://thecyberexpress.com/wp-content/u...8x463.webp 768w, https://thecyberexpress.com/wp-content/u...0x362.webp 600w, https://thecyberexpress.com/wp-content/u...50x90.webp 150w, https://thecyberexpress.com/wp-content/u...0x452.webp 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hacktivist collective R00TK1T ISC CyberTeam has claimed responsibility for breaching the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade in Egypt. The group's announcement, posted on their platform, boldly declares their successful infiltration into the ministry's systems, accompanied by purported evidence of their access to highly secure networks.</span>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">This Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade breach claims come on the heels of previous announcements by R00TK1T ISC, including their intention to target the BreachForums and the subsequent closure of their official Telegram channel. </span>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">The group cited security considerations for their shift back to operating in secrecy, leaving their private <a class="wpil_keyword_link" title="data" href="https://thecyberexpress.com/what-is-data/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="3919">data</a> channel as the sole means of communication for their activities.</span>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade Breach Claims</span></h3>
<img class="alignnone wp-image-68093 size-full" src="https://thecyberexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/R00TK1T-ISC-CyberTeam-e1715584752125.webp" alt="R00TK1T ISC CyberTeam" width="1000" height="603" />
[caption id="attachment_68095" align="alignnone" width="212"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-68095" src="https://thecyberexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/R00TK1T-ISC-CyberTeam-1-212x300.webp" alt="R00TK1T ISC CyberTeam" width="212" height="300" /> Source: X[/caption]
<span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://thecyberexpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Cyber Express</a> has tried reaching out to the Egyptian ministry to learn more about this alleged Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade data breach claims. However, efforts to verify the intrusion were hampered by communication difficulties, preventing direct contact with the ministry. As a result, the claims made by R00TK1T ISC remain unconfirmed.</span>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">The website for the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade seems to be operational at the moment and doesn’t show any immediate sign of the intrusion. The threat actor has shared several screenshots of the <a class="wpil_keyword_link" title="document" href="https://thecyberexpress.com/how-to-password-protect-a-word-document/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="3920">document</a> pilfered through this intrusion. </span>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Talking about the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade breach in their post, the threat actor said, “We have successfully hacked into The Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade in Egypt, showcasing our deep infiltration into their systems.”</span>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">R00TK1T ISC CyberTeam Hacking Spree</span></h3>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Meanwhile, in a separate incident on January 30, 2024, R00TK1T ISC CyberTeam launched an attack on Malaysia's digital infrastructure, further highlighting the global reach and impact of such malicious activities. Their claim to have accessed <a href="https://thecyberexpress.com/alleged-luxor-data-breach/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sensitive information</a> from prominent companies like L'Oreal and Qatar Airways highlights the sophistication and persistence of cyber threats faced by businesses worldwide.</span>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">In Egypt, the corporate sector has witnessed a surge in <a href="https://thecyberexpress.com/dual-ransomware-attacks-rise-in-csam-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ransomware attacks</a> in recent weeks, posing a significant risk to businesses across various industries. This escalating threat necessitates urgent action to bolster cybersecurity measures and mitigate potential damages.</span>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Amid ongoing political and security challenges in the <a href="https://thecyberexpress.com/cybersecurity-awards-middle-east-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Middle East</a>, Egyptian businesses remain prime targets for cyberattacks, with ransomware emerging as a prevalent threat. The consequences of such attacks, including data loss and reputational damage, highlight the critical need for better defense mechanisms to safeguard against <a class="wpil_keyword_link" title="cyber" href="https://thecyberexpress.com/cyber-news/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="3921">cyber</a> threats.</span>
<span style="color: #ff0000;"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Media Disclaimer: This report is based on internal and external research obtained through various means. The information provided is for reference purposes only, and users bear full responsibility for their reliance on it. <a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://thecyberexpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Cyber Express</a> assumes no liability for the accuracy or consequences of using this information.</span></i></span>
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<p><img width="1000" height="603" src="https://thecyberexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/R00TK1T-ISC-CyberTeam-e1715584752125.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="R00TK1T ISC CyberTeam" decoding="async" srcset="https://thecyberexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/R00TK1T-ISC-CyberTeam-e1715584752125.webp 1000w, https://thecyberexpress.com/wp-content/u...0x181.webp 300w, https://thecyberexpress.com/wp-content/u...8x463.webp 768w, https://thecyberexpress.com/wp-content/u...0x362.webp 600w, https://thecyberexpress.com/wp-content/u...50x90.webp 150w, https://thecyberexpress.com/wp-content/u...0x452.webp 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hacktivist collective R00TK1T ISC CyberTeam has claimed responsibility for breaching the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade in Egypt. The group's announcement, posted on their platform, boldly declares their successful infiltration into the ministry's systems, accompanied by purported evidence of their access to highly secure networks.</span>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">This Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade breach claims come on the heels of previous announcements by R00TK1T ISC, including their intention to target the BreachForums and the subsequent closure of their official Telegram channel. </span>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">The group cited security considerations for their shift back to operating in secrecy, leaving their private <a class="wpil_keyword_link" title="data" href="https://thecyberexpress.com/what-is-data/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="3919">data</a> channel as the sole means of communication for their activities.</span>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade Breach Claims</span></h3>
<img class="alignnone wp-image-68093 size-full" src="https://thecyberexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/R00TK1T-ISC-CyberTeam-e1715584752125.webp" alt="R00TK1T ISC CyberTeam" width="1000" height="603" />
[caption id="attachment_68095" align="alignnone" width="212"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-68095" src="https://thecyberexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/R00TK1T-ISC-CyberTeam-1-212x300.webp" alt="R00TK1T ISC CyberTeam" width="212" height="300" /> Source: X[/caption]
<span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://thecyberexpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Cyber Express</a> has tried reaching out to the Egyptian ministry to learn more about this alleged Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade data breach claims. However, efforts to verify the intrusion were hampered by communication difficulties, preventing direct contact with the ministry. As a result, the claims made by R00TK1T ISC remain unconfirmed.</span>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">The website for the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade seems to be operational at the moment and doesn’t show any immediate sign of the intrusion. The threat actor has shared several screenshots of the <a class="wpil_keyword_link" title="document" href="https://thecyberexpress.com/how-to-password-protect-a-word-document/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="3920">document</a> pilfered through this intrusion. </span>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Talking about the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade breach in their post, the threat actor said, “We have successfully hacked into The Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade in Egypt, showcasing our deep infiltration into their systems.”</span>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">R00TK1T ISC CyberTeam Hacking Spree</span></h3>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Meanwhile, in a separate incident on January 30, 2024, R00TK1T ISC CyberTeam launched an attack on Malaysia's digital infrastructure, further highlighting the global reach and impact of such malicious activities. Their claim to have accessed <a href="https://thecyberexpress.com/alleged-luxor-data-breach/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sensitive information</a> from prominent companies like L'Oreal and Qatar Airways highlights the sophistication and persistence of cyber threats faced by businesses worldwide.</span>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">In Egypt, the corporate sector has witnessed a surge in <a href="https://thecyberexpress.com/dual-ransomware-attacks-rise-in-csam-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ransomware attacks</a> in recent weeks, posing a significant risk to businesses across various industries. This escalating threat necessitates urgent action to bolster cybersecurity measures and mitigate potential damages.</span>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Amid ongoing political and security challenges in the <a href="https://thecyberexpress.com/cybersecurity-awards-middle-east-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Middle East</a>, Egyptian businesses remain prime targets for cyberattacks, with ransomware emerging as a prevalent threat. The consequences of such attacks, including data loss and reputational damage, highlight the critical need for better defense mechanisms to safeguard against <a class="wpil_keyword_link" title="cyber" href="https://thecyberexpress.com/cyber-news/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="3921">cyber</a> threats.</span>
<span style="color: #ff0000;"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Media Disclaimer: This report is based on internal and external research obtained through various means. The information provided is for reference purposes only, and users bear full responsibility for their reliance on it. <a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://thecyberexpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Cyber Express</a> assumes no liability for the accuracy or consequences of using this information.</span></i></span>
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