ShinyHunters claims it took over rival cl0p’s dark web site, exposing a bitter cybercrime feud linked to an Oracle software flaw and threats.
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ShinyHunters says it has taken over the dark web website of rival cl0p cybercrime group, pushing a private fight between two major cybercrime operations into public view.
The group told that it found a weakness in cl0p’s software and used it to gain control of parts of the group’s infrastructure. Cl0p has not publicly answered the claim.
When tried to reach cl0p’s dark web site, it was offline. A screenshot saved by cybercrime research platform eCrime.ch showed a message claiming the domain had been seized by ShinyHunters.
Two cybersecurity experts told that the clash appeared to be real.
What happens when hackers become the target?
The dispute appears to be tied to an Oracle E-Business Suite vulnerability. ShinyHunters says it found the previously unknown flaw first and accused cl0p of taking the exploit.
Cl0p later used the vulnerability in attacks that exposed data from more than 100 companies, according to an estimate from a Google analyst.
The disagreement did not stop there. ShinyHunters says cl0p threatened to expose the identities of some of its members. ShinyHunters then threatened to reveal information about cl0p’s internal operations.
Is this a cybercrime feud or a warning about how fragile these groups can be?
Cl0p has a long record of targeting enterprise software. In 2023, the group exploited a flaw in MOVEit file-transfer software. The attack affected more than 600 companies and exposed data linked to tens of millions of people.
ShinyHunters has also attracted attention through several high-profile claims, including alleged theft of millions of records from Rockstar Games and an attack involving education platform Canvas.
Could this fight expose more than either side intended?
That may be the bigger concern. Cybercrime groups depend on secrecy and trust within their own networks. A public fight can expose websites, weaknesses and internal information that would normally stay hidden.
For Business Honor, the episode offers another reminder that enterprise vulnerabilities can become valuable commodities in underground markets. For companies watching the threat landscape, the ShinyHunters-cl0p feud adds another layer of risk. The immediate question is what happens next. If the claims continue to escalate, the fallout could reveal much more about how these criminal operations work.
FAQs
What happened between ShinyHunters and cl0p?
ShinyHunters claims it exploited a vulnerability in cl0p's software and hijacked the group's dark web website.
Did ShinyHunters hack cl0p's dark web website?
ShinyHunters claims responsibility, cl0p's website was unreachable. The claim has not been independently verified.
Why are ShinyHunters and cl0p fighting?
ShinyHunters says the dispute involves an Oracle E-Business Suite zero-day vulnerability and later threats between the groups.
What is the cl0p cybercrime group known for?
Cl0p is known for exploiting enterprise software vulnerabilities, including the MOVEit flaw used in its 2023 campaign.
Why does the ShinyHunters incident matter to cybersecurity?
The confrontation highlights how vulnerabilities, stolen data and operational secrets can become sources of conflict even within the cybercrime ecosystem.
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