Part II: PBS Hacked Again. Entire Database Exposed With Simple SQL Injection

After being hacked by LulzSec several weeks ago, PBS appears to have learned nothing. A new hack by “Warv0x” (AKA Kaihoe) uses the same basic SQL injection technique LulzSec has been using on their many victims, and once again has exposed PBS.org’s entire database.

The “hack” isn’t all that complicated which is why more serious hackers have criticized LulzSec’s claims of intense hacking.

With that said, Warv0x has joined th3j35t3r and WebNinjas in calling out LulzSec for being a bunch of “script kiddies”.

“This wasn’t done for fame or fun,just proving LulzSec aren’t as goodas they think they are. I haven’t rooted the box or been up to crack the hashes, I’m just proving that most of their attacks are very lame and basic (i’m pretty sure and automated) SQL injections and further privilege escalation, which is just matter of time.”

“Support for WebNinjas & Jester, good job at exposing them.Sad to mention, but I really agree with th3j35t3r & WebNinjas – LulzSec are just a bunch of script kiddies…”


Source: TheHackerNews
Via: TheHackerNews, Anonymous (Twitter)

   
  • Will Chaffee

    But that’s the point. These databases are being hacked with the smallest amount of effort possible. It’s not embarassing for LulzSec, it’s embarrassing for PBS and Sony and all the other hacked sites (including senate.gov)