Hacker group 'Leakers' reveals motive behind hacking of Kluang LED billboard

A hacker collective known as Leakers has disclosed the reason behind their recent cyberattack on LED screens in Kluang, Johor, Malaysia. The group alleged that the attacks extended to other nations, such as Egypt, Iraq, Brazil, and China. According to The Cairo Report, a Leakers spokesperson stated that the team exploited weaknesses in software used to transmit content to LED displays.

However, the hackers emphasized that billboards were not their primary targets. They attributed the vulnerabilities to the software's own webpages and interfaces, which were identified through automated scanning rather than targeted attacks on specific entities. The Leakers group claimed their objective was to expose security flaws, not to extort money or spread ransomware.

They pointed out that companies invest millions in infrastructure but fail to protect LED screens and billboard networks adequately. The spokesperson stated, "We are not here to lecture anyone, ask for donations or act like a ransomware group, but to expose these vulnerabilities and prove that anyone can take control of screens across your country in real time."

The Kluang Municipal Council confirmed that the LED display system had been hacked, leading to an obscene video being broadcast on the screen. Police have initiated investigations into the incident under Section 4(1) of the Computer Crimes Act and Section 292 of the Penal Code.