No Honor Among Thieves: The Dark Web’s Ugliest Fight Yet
At a Glance
- ShinyHunters says it hijacked cl0p’s dark web site on Friday
- The move follows a dispute over a stolen Oracle software exploit
- Security experts confirm the feud looks real – a rare public clash between hacker groups
- Cl0p has not responded publicly
One of the most notorious names in cybercrime just turned on another. ShinyHunters says it seized control of rival gang cl0p’s dark web infrastructure, exposing a rivalry that had been building behind the scenes for months.
What Happened
ShinyHunters told Reuters it exploited a flaw in cl0p’s own systems on Friday, gaining what it called full control. “We basically own them now,” the group said. Cl0p’s site went dark, and a Saturday screenshot reportedly showed the message: “Domain Seized By ShinyHunters.” Cl0p has not commented, and its site was unreachable Sunday.
Why It Matters
The two groups reportedly clashed over who first discovered a critical Oracle E-Business Suite vulnerability – a “zero-day” exploit cl0p allegedly used to hit over 100 companies. Threats to expose each other’s members followed. Experts call the public infighting unusual and telling: even cybercriminals aren’t immune to turf wars.
What to Watch Next
Whether cl0p resurfaces or stays buried could reshape the cybercrime landscape heading into Q4.
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Source: Reuters
