Foxconn Hit By Hackers

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Hackers have stolen the usernames, passwords and personal information of every Foxconn employee and released the info on TPB and Pastebin. Well that's just great, now the employees are being exploited and victimized by hackers now too. :(

A group of hackers known as Swagg Security is taking credit for a breach of Foxconn security, resulting in the theft of usernames, passwords, and other private information. In a series of Twitter posts yesterday, the group boasted that it publicly released the information on the Pirate Bay Web site as well as on Pastebin. The attack grabbed the credentials of every Foxconn employee, according to 9to5Mac, including Terry Gou, CEO of parent Hon Hai Industries.
 
Guess who is going to be working round the clock to get that stuff fixed? I'll give you a hint...it won't be upper management and they probably won't be older than 13. :(
 
It's all getting a bit out of hand with all the hacks here lately. Maybe time to go back over their security systems.
 
I don't know... it's kind of refreshing to see China on the receiving end for once...
 
True, don't agree with hitting the employees either, upper managment yes.
 
I fail to see how this is going to improve conditions for the workers.
 
Upper management are employees too so they are probably on the list and who are the real target.
 
Let's be honest here. The average worker doesn't have a corporate email. This is most likely only management.
 
Let's be honest here. The average worker doesn't have a corporate email. This is most likely only management.

this.

even in the US your average grunt level tech at a repair/refurb factory doesn't get an email, why the hell would a line worker in China have one?
 
That's horrible, those poor exploited workers. Anyways I think I'll head over to the bay and check this out.
 
I'm just waiting for the headlines
"Emails from Apple (and other companies) execs demanding Foxconn to silence the bad PR that is brewing from their factories, by any means necessary. "

Or something similar.
 
Guess who is going to be working round the clock to get that stuff fixed? I'll give you a hint...it won't be upper management and they probably won't be older than 13. :(

If China is anything is like the US in this regard, then the 13 year old will have a better understanding of computers/computer networking/network security than most upper management.
 
Code:
Users of Cyberspace,

	So Foxconn thinks they got 'em some swagger because they work with the Big Boys from Intel, Microsoft, IBM, and Apple? Fool, You don't know what swagger is. They say you got your employees all worked up, committing suicide 'n stuff. They say you hire chinese workers 'cause you think the taiwanese are elite. We got somethin' served up good...real good. Your not gonna' know what hit you by the time you finish this release. Your company gonna' crumble, and you deserve it. 
	Upon switching the radio from Nicki Minaj's self-enforcing, lack of content, stereotypical song, "Stupid Hoe"; We switched on BBC Radio, the leading source of unbiased material. A short segment on the manufacturer giant Foxconn, came up reporting on the inhuman conditions the workers experience. A few days later an almost viral rumor about an Iphone 5 with a 4-inch screen being manufactured, as claimed by an employee from the infamous Foxconn. Now as a first impression Swagg Security would rather not deceive the public of our intentions. Although we are considerably disappointed of the conditions of Foxconn, we are not hacking a corporation for such a reason and although we are slightly interested in the existence of an Iphone 5, we are not hacking for this reason. We hack for the cyberspace who share a few common viewpoints and philosophies. We enjoy exposing governments and corporations, but the more prominent reason, is the hilarity that ensues when compromising and destroying an infrastructure. How unethical right? Perhaps for the layman who has conformed to a society raised by the government that actively seeks to maintain power and quell threats to their ventures. But to us and many others, the destruction of an infrastructure, the act of destruction that does not affect an individual, brings a sense of newfound content, a unique feeling, along with a new chance to start your own venture. 
	This is Swagg Security, we aim to to reshape your perspectives, our perspectives, by the inducing of entertainment. A unique approach to spreading a unique philosophy which brings the sought after tranquility. In a way we are "hacktivist", but in our own views we are Greyhats. We believe there is no reality in hacktivism, even with good intentions. We know those who claim to be "hacktivists" that inside of you, a suppressed part of you, enjoys playing a part in the anarchist event of hacking of an infrastructure. One which at the same time presents a challenge, upon completing reveals an almost unknown feeling of a menacing satisfaction. We encourage not to continue quelling such a natural emotion but to embrace it. Only when embracing what society has taught you to hinder, is when you realize your own identity. 
       We encourage media, security experts, and other interested individuals to explore our leaks. Foxconn did have an appropriate firewall, but fortunately to our intent, we were able to bypass it almost flawlessly. Of course with funding ourselves we did have our limitations. But with several hacking techniques employed, and a couple of days in time, we were able to dump most of everything of significance. We now appropriately give consent to other individuals reading this release, to scavenge through the leaks acquiring usernames and passwords; while attempting to find if they use the passwords anywhere else. Remember damage is bliss. Without further undue, the leaks.
								    
           				  The Hackers with Swagger,
										
                                                                    Swagg Security

Taken from TPB.

What a bunch of douchebags. Swagger? Seriously? :rolleyes: I fucking hate that word.
 
I find it funny that this Foxconn suicides have been going on for years, but only until now people give a shit. Mainly because TV news media decided to start reporting it.

It just goes to show that people don't give a shit, if it's not on TV.
 
I find it funny that this Foxconn suicides have been going on for years, but only until now people give a shit. Mainly because TV news media decided to start reporting it.

It just goes to show that people don't give a shit, if it's not on TV.

... or maybe people didn't know about it UNTIL it was on TV?
 
christ, just for once i want to see a hacker group do something worthwhile with their resources.
 
I find it funny that this Foxconn suicides have been going on for years, but only until now people give a shit. Mainly because TV news media decided to start reporting it.

It just goes to show that people don't give a shit, if it's not on TV.

I didn't even know about Foxconn until the media started reporting on the suicides.
 
christ, just for once i want to see a hacker group do something worthwhile with their resources.

It happens, but you're not going to hear about it unless you're with the feds or the evil company that suddenly vanishes off the maps.
 
Article says this:

Swagg Security staged its attack in response to all the reports of poor and demeaning working conditions at the manufacturer's factories across China.

But their own statement disagrees:

Now as a first impression Swagg Security would rather not deceive the public of our intentions. Although we are considerably disappointed of the conditions of Foxconn, we are not hacking a corporation for such a reason and although we are slightly interested in the existence of an Iphone 5, we are not hacking for this reason. We hack for the cyberspace who share a few common viewpoints and philosophies. We enjoy exposing governments and corporations, but the more prominent reason, is the hilarity that ensues when compromising and destroying an infrastructure.

Self-admitted anarchists, who later go on to essentially call the "hacktivist" label bullshit.

At least these guys are honest.
 
We've reported on it for at least the last two years. It started with the iPhone interrogation guy and Foxconn having to pay the family.

oh right, i think that's when i first heard about foxconn actually...

has it been 2 years already? lol
 
"I will pistol whip the shit out the next person who says swagger." :D
 
Hackers have stolen the usernames, passwords and personal information of every Foxconn employee and released the info on TPB and Pastebin. Well that's just great, now the employees are being exploited and victimized by hackers now too. :(

I'm about 99% confident, after having read the article, that the attack is targeted at the corporate employees. Why would it be otherwise?
 
When I hear of these hacks like this it kinda scares me realizing that even if I think I have good security, there is always a way in. I'm sure these big companies have 100x more security than I do, yet these hackers are still able to find a way in. Have to hand it to them, they know what they're doing.
 
When I hear of these hacks like this it kinda scares me realizing that even if I think I have good security, there is always a way in. I'm sure these big companies have 100x more security than I do, yet these hackers are still able to find a way in. Have to hand it to them, they know what they're doing.

yea, they might have 100x more security, but they probably have 10,000x the IT budget and equipment than you do.

the reason why these big companies get corn-holed is because they have so many assholes.

make sense?
 
When I hear of these hacks like this it kinda scares me realizing that even if I think I have good security, there is always a way in. I'm sure these big companies have 100x more security than I do, yet these hackers are still able to find a way in. Have to hand it to them, they know what they're doing.

You also have nothing for them to take. They arn't going to want to exploit one person for their grandma's cookie recipes and photos of their nakked infant in the bathtub. They might enjoy the pics of you and your spouse wearing ball gags an painting your junk with UV reactive paint but it wont get them anything news worthy.

But, finding their way into Foxconn will get them some news time. Assuming it was actually them that did it.
 
When I hear of these hacks like this it kinda scares me realizing that even if I think I have good security, there is always a way in. I'm sure these big companies have 100x more security than I do, yet these hackers are still able to find a way in. Have to hand it to them, they know what they're doing.

In other words you have an added layer of security through obscurity, wait... does that apply here?
 
yea, they might have 100x more security, but they probably have 10,000x the IT budget and equipment than you do.

the reason why these big companies get corn-holed is because they have so many assholes.

make sense?

That's what I'm saying, so even with all that expensive high end equipment, they can still be hacked. So my little pfsense box would be a joke to these hackers. But guess it's all a matter of target, I'm not really a target so don't have to worry. But the fact remains that it's still possible, so if someone really wanted to, they could. It's just an interesting thought to make anyone realize that they can easily get hacked if someone really wants to get in, even if you think your security is awesome, have no service ports open, etc... There are ways.
 
Code:
Users of Cyberspace,

	So Foxconn thinks they got 'em some swagger because they work with the Big Boys from Intel, Microsoft, IBM, and Apple? Fool, You don't know what swagger is. They say you got your employees all worked up, committing suicide 'n stuff. They say you hire chinese workers 'cause you think the taiwanese are elite. We got somethin' served up good...real good. Your not gonna' know what hit you by the time you finish this release. Your company gonna' crumble, and you deserve it. 
	Upon switching the radio from Nicki Minaj's self-enforcing, lack of content, stereotypical song, "Stupid Hoe"; We switched on BBC Radio, the leading source of unbiased material. A short segment on the manufacturer giant Foxconn, came up reporting on the inhuman conditions the workers experience. A few days later an almost viral rumor about an Iphone 5 with a 4-inch screen being manufactured, as claimed by an employee from the infamous Foxconn. Now as a first impression Swagg Security would rather not deceive the public of our intentions. Although we are considerably disappointed of the conditions of Foxconn, we are not hacking a corporation for such a reason and although we are slightly interested in the existence of an Iphone 5, we are not hacking for this reason. We hack for the cyberspace who share a few common viewpoints and philosophies. We enjoy exposing governments and corporations, but the more prominent reason, is the hilarity that ensues when compromising and destroying an infrastructure. How unethical right? Perhaps for the layman who has conformed to a society raised by the government that actively seeks to maintain power and quell threats to their ventures. But to us and many others, the destruction of an infrastructure, the act of destruction that does not affect an individual, brings a sense of newfound content, a unique feeling, along with a new chance to start your own venture. 
	This is Swagg Security, we aim to to reshape your perspectives, our perspectives, by the inducing of entertainment. A unique approach to spreading a unique philosophy which brings the sought after tranquility. In a way we are "hacktivist", but in our own views we are Greyhats. We believe there is no reality in hacktivism, even with good intentions. We know those who claim to be "hacktivists" that inside of you, a suppressed part of you, enjoys playing a part in the anarchist event of hacking of an infrastructure. One which at the same time presents a challenge, upon completing reveals an almost unknown feeling of a menacing satisfaction. We encourage not to continue quelling such a natural emotion but to embrace it. Only when embracing what society has taught you to hinder, is when you realize your own identity. 
       We encourage media, security experts, and other interested individuals to explore our leaks. Foxconn did have an appropriate firewall, but fortunately to our intent, we were able to bypass it almost flawlessly. Of course with funding ourselves we did have our limitations. But with several hacking techniques employed, and a couple of days in time, we were able to dump most of everything of significance. We now appropriately give consent to other individuals reading this release, to scavenge through the leaks acquiring usernames and passwords; while attempting to find if they use the passwords anywhere else. Remember damage is bliss. Without further undue, the leaks.
								    
           				  The Hackers with Swagger,
										
                                                                    Swagg Security

Taken from TPB.

What a bunch of douchebags. Swagger? Seriously? :rolleyes: I fucking hate that word.

Yeah, uh, I'm pretty sure they used that word in a sarcastic way and didn't actually try to use it seriously. I mean they only signed the letter as "Swagg Security".

Come on now.
 
That's what I'm saying, so even with all that expensive high end equipment, they can still be hacked. So my little pfsense box would be a joke to these hackers. But guess it's all a matter of target, I'm not really a target so don't have to worry. But the fact remains that it's still possible, so if someone really wanted to, they could. It's just an interesting thought to make anyone realize that they can easily get hacked if someone really wants to get in, even if you think your security is awesome, have no service ports open, etc... There are ways.

That's why I actually disco from the internet when not using the internet even if assholes here at HardOCP think I am paranoid for doing it. It would be useless to try and turn my PC into part of a botnet when it is not connected to the internet 24/7 like many people do.

Another issue is that corporations have static IP address so they are easy to find, I, on the other hand, make sure my IP address changes frequently and spoof the Mac address. That way if I happened to become a target they would have to find me all over again every time I generate a random Mac address in the router. Corporations do not have that luxury.

Some people have had their PC turned into child porn servers so don't think individuals can't be targets too just because you are not big fish.
 
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