World of Hell

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World of Hell (or simply WoH) was a grey hat computer hacker group that claims to be responsible for several high-profile attacks in the year 2001. It gained attention due to its high-profile targets and the lighthearted messages it has posted in the aftermath of its attacks.

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Overview

World of Hell first emerged in March 2001, and has successfully attacked the websites of several major corporations. [1] [2] It specializes in finding websites with poor security, and then defacing it with an advice message. It has used well-known zero day exploits in that period of time.

The group has used the motto "Kiss my a$$ because I 0wn3d yours" in several cases of vandalism but has also used humorous pictures aimed at war, corruption, or other hackers. [3]

World of Hell was also involved in the cyberwarfare "Project-China". [4] [5]

Members

Cowhead2000, RaFa, FonE_TonE, foney, no|d, dawgyg, Slacker, Messiah-x, Azap, Rubix, goof-athon, delta-x, d1ckw33d, PeCo, JoeGoeL, Divine, x[beast]x, Apocalypse, gl0b4l, spyR0cker.

Supposed attacks

Defense Information Systems Agency, Rolex, [6] FOIA CIA, PFIZER, Hard Rock Cafe, Virginia State, Microsoft, around 700 sites in one minute, [7] etc.

Convictions

In 2001 Robert Junior aka Cowhead2000 was arrested.[ citation needed ] On June 12, 2002, Thomas DeVoss aka dawgyg was arrested.[ citation needed ] In 2005 Rafael Núñez aka RaFa was arrested. [8] The fate of the other members is currently unknown.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. ↑ ".: World of Hell :". world-of-hell.com. Archived from the original on 2001-07-21.
  2. ↑ Jaques, Robert (24 Aug 2001). "World of Hell hackers on rampage". v3.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2012-09-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ↑ Middleton, James (14 Jan 2002). "World of Hell back on the warpath". v3.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2012-03-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ↑ "US-China 'Cyberwar' Rates As Amateur Jest". AntiOnline - Computer Security. 2001-05-08. Archived from the original on 2001-11-01.
  5. ↑ "Click And Bicker / U.S. And Chinese Hackers Explain Their Online War of Words". AntiOnline - Computer Security. 2001-05-08. Archived from the original on 2001-11-01.
  6. ↑ Jaques, Robert (24 Aug 2001). "Time's up for Rolex website". v3.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2012-03-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ↑ Middleton, James (13 Jul 2001). "Hell is 700 sites hacked in one minute". v3.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2012-03-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  8. ↑ "Rocket-man hacker Rafa arrested". iTnews. Retrieved 2022-02-27.
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