Ah yes, a classic remote file inclusion exploit. Nothing new, but fun to see in the wild as of 2023.
I brought down a scamming operation with 15 bytes of PHP
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Re: I brought down a scamming operation with 15 bytes of PHP
#32Removing the Apache config was a bit anticlimactic considering that the thing the OP did is illegal itself. If you are after a vigilante justice, I would suggest doing something substantial like exposing the identities or tipping of the authorities and most importantly: don't reveal your own identity. Back in the day when the internet was mostly a lawless place you could have done something like that and recoup the c…
Author here. I did wrong. And I'm sorry I didn't stay on the right side of the law. I advise against doing the thing I did. I know it can be found on archive.org. I removed the post so people don't follow it for "guidance" on how to break the law. Sorry to everyone. I wish I could remove this post from hacker news. It is a dark page for me today.
I'm not anti-vigilante, its always fun to read about people going after the scammers but the clout of it isn't worth advertising it with your real identity.
Re: I brought down a scamming operation with 15 bytes of PHP
#33where should I contact Italian authority? there's this malicious person who damages other people's property without legal justification.
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#34This is well-meant, but the author seems to be based in Italy, and this is illegal in Italy [1]. I know how tempting it is to retaliate against these people, but you have to stay on the right side of the law. If you choose not to stay on the right side of the law, then at a minimum you really should avoid blogging about your crimes. [1] https://iclg.com/practice-areas/cybersecurity-laws-and-regul...
Author here. I did wrong. And I'm sorry I didn't stay on the right side of the law. I advise against doing the thing I did. I know it can be found on archive.org. I removed the post so people don't follow it for "guidance" on how to break the law. Sorry to everyone. I wish I could remove this post from hacker news. It is a dark page for me today.
They're back online
https://uniquemost.online/home.php
I expect it will all blow over.
Being a vigilante is great, but there's a reason Batman has a secret identity
Re: I brought down a scamming operation with 15 bytes of PHP
#35This is well-meant, but the author seems to be based in Italy, and this is illegal in Italy [1]. I know how tempting it is to retaliate against these people, but you have to stay on the right side of the law. If you choose not to stay on the right side of the law, then at a minimum you really should avoid blogging about your crimes. [1] https://iclg.com/practice-areas/cybersecurity-laws-and-regul...
Author here. I did wrong. And I'm sorry I didn't stay on the right side of the law. I advise against doing the thing I did. I know it can be found on archive.org. I removed the post so people don't follow it for "guidance" on how to break the law. Sorry to everyone. I wish I could remove this post from hacker news. It is a dark page for me today.
Do you have anyone that can mentor you on such matters? This whole thing has a vibe of self-taught about it. I recommend finding someone older and more experienced to talk to... if for no other reason, than to avoid making mistakes that can put you in legal jeopardy.
That being said, I don't think anyone here thinks you're a bad person for wanting to clap back at scammers. We just want to emphasize caution and working within the law.
If you feel lost or alone, the community here is full of hackers of all stripes (and spots, and scales, and ...). You'll find someone you can vibe with pretty easily.
Re: I brought down a scamming operation with 15 bytes of PHP
#36Earlier quoted context omitted.
Quick, someone is jaywalking, call the police!
Apparently such an odd "crime" (banning people from walking in a public place) exists in some countries, where is seems you will have half a dozen armed police officers wrestle you to the ground for such an action. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/6251431.stm
or being kept in a cell for 8 hours for jaywalking is crazy.
Now I jaywalk all the time, but let's not call it simply "walking in a public place". It has safety implication. It's dangerous for you, and it can also endanger / have severe implications on other people who haven't asked anything. Road safety is no joke and should not be taken lightly.
Re: I brought down a scamming operation with 15 bytes of PHP
#37Earlier quoted context omitted.
Author here. I did wrong. And I'm sorry I didn't stay on the right side of the law. I advise against doing the thing I did. I know it can be found on archive.org. I removed the post so people don't follow it for "guidance" on how to break the law. Sorry to everyone. I wish I could remove this post from hacker news. It is a dark page for me today.
I've flagged the story to help it vanish faster. I encourage others do the same. Do you have anyone that can mentor you on such matters? This whole thing has a vibe of self-taught about it. I recommend finding someone older and more experienced to talk to... if for no other reason, than to avoid making mistakes that can put you in legal jeopardy. That being said, I don't think anyone here thinks you're a bad person f…
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Re: I brought down a scamming operation with 15 bytes of PHP
#38This is well-meant, but the author seems to be based in Italy, and this is illegal in Italy [1]. I know how tempting it is to retaliate against these people, but you have to stay on the right side of the law. If you choose not to stay on the right side of the law, then at a minimum you really should avoid blogging about your crimes. [1] https://iclg.com/practice-areas/cybersecurity-laws-and-regul...
Re: I brought down a scamming operation with 15 bytes of PHP
#39This is well-meant, but the author seems to be based in Italy, and this is illegal in Italy [1]. I know how tempting it is to retaliate against these people, but you have to stay on the right side of the law. If you choose not to stay on the right side of the law, then at a minimum you really should avoid blogging about your crimes. [1] https://iclg.com/practice-areas/cybersecurity-laws-and-regul...
But I guess none of us is qualified to answer such questions. Better safe than sorry.
Re: I brought down a scamming operation with 15 bytes of PHP
#40Well, I am no member of law enforcement organisation, but I was really hoping to read that. Does anyone have a copy, by chance?