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Rival Gangs Clash: Dark Web Site Seized
21 Sep
Summary
- ShinyHunters claims to have seized rival cl0p's dark web site.
- The dispute stems from an alleged theft of a software exploit.
- Both groups are prolific cybercrime organizations known for data theft.
A significant cybercrime feud has erupted into the open, with the group ShinyHunters claiming to have seized the dark web site of its rival, cl0p. This aggressive action, announced on Sunday, follows a dispute over a software exploit targeting Oracle's E-Business Suite. ShinyHunters alleges that cl0p stole this valuable "zero-day" vulnerability, which was discovered by ShinyHunters.
Cl0p, a Russian-speaking cybercrime gang, reportedly used the exploit to steal data from over 100 companies. The escalating conflict saw threats exchanged between the groups, with cl0p allegedly threatening to reveal members of ShinyHunters. This open warfare between cybercriminal organizations is considered unusual by cybersecurity experts.
Both groups are highly prolific. Cl0p recently gained notoriety for exploiting a vulnerability in MOVEit software, impacting millions of people and over 600 companies. ShinyHunters has also been active, notably claiming a hack on Rockstar Games and causing disruption in U.S. schools through an attack on the Canvas education tool.
