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ALERT

Addressing Threats to Our Educational and Government Websites

April 9, 2024

Our team has analyzed the operational data at hand and has reached a concerning conclusion: certain threat groups specializing in website defacement and backdoor access are actively targeting the educational sector and government entities.

We have documented and reported numerous instances of defacement to both the national CERT and government CERT. In light of these findings, we strongly recommend that operators and administrators prioritize the security of their web components. Keeping all software up to date is crucial to prevent these threat groups from compromising websites. Additionally, implementing robust security controls is essential for safeguarding against these attacks.

Operational Data

Below, we provide important operational data that highlights the urgency of this situation.

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