Cybercrime feud erupts on dark web as notorious group claims hijack of rival's website
One of the world's best-known cybercrime groups said on Sunday it had hijacked one of its chief rivals' dark web site, bringing what it said was a long-simmering feud out into the open.
One of the world's most notorious cybercrime groups, ShinyHunters, has claimed it has taken control of a rival's dark web site, reigniting a long-standing feud. The extortion group, known for aggressive data theft campaigns, said it exploited a vulnerability in cl0p's software on Friday to gain wide-ranging control over the group's infrastructure.
ShinyHunters said, "We basically own them now," in an online chat with Reuters. Cl0p, a Russian-speaking cybercrime gang, did not respond to requests for comment. The dark web site of cl0p was unreachable when accessed on Sunday, but on Saturday, it displayed the message "Domain Seized By ShinyHunters." Two cybersecurity experts confirmed the dispute appeared genuine.
Brandon Parsons, a threat intelligence manager, said, "Street beefs on the dark web are a real thing." Joe Roosen, senior director of security research, remarked, "This was a twist for sure. It is rare I get to see these criminals fight each other." The dispute stems from a 2023 software exploit by cl0p, which stole data from over 100 companies using a zero-day flaw in Oracle's E-Business Suite software.
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