WHMCS-One of the most popular billing systems gets hacked

[praveer]

Did anyone noticed that whmcs hacked?

Didn't see any thread made hence started it.
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An recent e-mail from WHMCS

Unfortunately today we were the victim of a malicious social engineering attack which has resulted in our server being accessed, and our database being compromised.

To clarify, this was no hack of the WHMCS software itself, nor a hack of our server. It was through social engineering that the login details were obtained.

As a result of this, we recommend that everybody change any passwords that they have ever used for our client area, or provided via support ticket to us, immediately.
Regrettably as this was our billing system database, if you pay us by credit card (excluding PayPal) then your card details may also be at risk.

This is just a very brief email to alert you of the situation, as we are currently working very hard to ensure everything is back online & functioning correctly, and I will be writing to you again shortly.

We would like to offer our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused. We appreciate your support, now more than ever in this challenging time.

praveer Reviewed by praveer on 21st May 2012. WHMCS-One of the most popular billing systems gets hacked Did anyone noticed that whmcs hacked? Didn't see any thread made hence started it. ______________________________________________________ An recent e-mail from WHMCS Rating: 5

[roadrunner]

Error establishing a database connection

[Glenn]

Not sure if any one noticed but today one of the most popular billing system got hacked.

No information yet out as to how it was hacked but if you check whmcs.com you would notice that the site shows a database connection error.

http://puu.sh/vYl6

The guy who hacked it is going to post the database out here

https://twitter.com/#!/joshthegod/st...95003379548160


Message from Matt- CEO of WHMCS

Hi Guys,

As you've seen we have unfortunately become the victim of a hack just a little over an hour ago.

So far early indications are that they were able to compromise my email, and subsequently impersonate myself with HostGator staff. In response to those saying it's an unsecured box, we use a fully managed service from HostGator for our website, in connection with McAfee Secure.

We'll post more updates as soon as we have them.

Matt

[Rox]

Their forum is opening though - http://forum.whmcs.com/

[UKInternetGroup]

My database is still up...

[Glenn]

I found this as well

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGlf-...ature=youtu.be

[roadrunner]

Man that's real bad for them, imagine all the CC details that they store, and no doubt the idiots kept the encryption key on the same server..

[Glenn]

Their Twitter account hacked as well

[Rox]

Official statement (kind of) from whmcs - http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showpo...6&postcount=56

[UKInternetGroup]

http://i.imgur.com/N8AFC.png

I wouldnt trust hostgator to manage a piss up in a brewery