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Technique № 035 · class: exfiltration / impact

Website Defacement

Unauthorized modification of website content to send a message.

Term

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Unauthorized modification of website content to send a message.

Description

Uses CMS vulnerabilities, web server flaws, or administrator credentials.

Motivation can be political, revenge, or capability demonstration.

Direct financial damage is low, but reputational damage can be significant.

Often an indicator of deeper system compromise.

Examples

  • Government website defacement during geopolitical tensions
  • Hacktivist attacks on corporate websites

Notes

  • More a form of cyber vandalism than a sophisticated attack.
tags
hacktivism web reputation impact
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