The initial report on the hacking of Ignite’s website has been submitted to senior officials, revealing several inconsistencies. Discrepancies have been identified in the summary and timeline of the incident, particularly regarding the exact time of the attack, its duration, and the website’s restoration.
The findings raise questions about the accuracy of the reported sequence of events.
According to the summary, an unidentified hacker took control of Ignite’s website on February 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM. The hosting provider’s monitoring team detected the breach within 10 minutes, and the website was fully restored within another 10 minutes.
The summary also states that no user data was compromised during the attack. However, the timeline presents a conflicting account, indicating that the hacker successfully infiltrated the site at 5:30 PM. Automated monitoring tools reportedly alerted the security team to unauthorized changes at 6:35 PM, prompting them to take the site offline at 6:40 PM. Full restoration from the last backup was completed by 6:46 PM.
The report further reveals that multiple hackers from different countries were involved in the attack. IP addresses traced to the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, and Singapore were used to target the website. Initial investigations suggest that the attackers exploited a vulnerability in the content management system.
The hackers attempted to gain access to sensitive files and data, but it remains unclear whether any information was successfully extracted. The website remained inaccessible for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes before being fully restored.
Despite the attack, the report states that no direct financial loss was incurred, and no ransom demand was made by the hackers. Ignite has assured that measures are being taken to prevent such incidents in the future. The organization is in contact with the National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) and is committed to strengthening its cybersecurity framework. Existing security measures, including firewall enhancements, are already in place to safeguard the website.
Ignite has emphasized its commitment to countering emerging cyber threats and enhancing its security posture. The organization acknowledges the need for continuous improvements in its defense mechanisms to prevent future breaches. Investigations into the hacking incident are still ongoing, and further updates are expected as more details emerge.
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