Everest Ransomware Gang Gets Pwned: Dark Web Site Hacked with a Dose of Sarcasm!
The Everest ransomware gang’s dark web leak site got a comedic makeover by an unknown attacker, replacing its contents with a “crime is bad” note. While it’s unclear how the hack happened, some say a WordPress vulnerability might have been to blame. Everest’s site is now offline, sporting an “Onion site not found” error.
Hot Take:
Looks like Everest’s dark web ‘crime-stagram’ just got a taste of its own bitter medicine with a side of Czech humor! Who knew ransomware gangs could suffer from their own version of “website envy”? Maybe it’s time for Everest to rethink its WordPress choice—because nothing says ‘secure’ like using the same platform as your Aunt Gertrude’s knitting blog.
Key Points:
- Everest ransomware gang’s dark web leak site was defaced with a sarcastic message, then taken offline.
- The unknown attacker left a cheeky note saying, “Don’t do crime CRIME IS BAD xoxo from Prague.”
- Speculation suggests a WordPress vulnerability may have been exploited to hack the site.
- Everest, active since 2020, has a history of corporate extortion and ransomware attacks.
- Recent targets include STIIIZY and U.S. healthcare organizations, with over 230 victims added to their leak site.
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