Published on October 17, 2024
A mysterious hacker, known by the alias N4, has reportedly breached Cloudflare’s highly secure systems. The hacker has been hiding within the company’s network for several weeks, evading detection by both the company’s security team and external cybersecurity experts.
The breach, which came to light after suspicious activities were noticed on some Cloudflare servers, has raised serious concerns about the vulnerabilities of large cloud infrastructure providers. N4 is believed to have exploited an unknown zero-day vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to Cloudflare’s systems.
Since infiltrating the system, N4 has reportedly been able to siphon sensitive data while remaining undetected by traditional security measures. Experts believe the hacker is using sophisticated techniques to remain hidden.
The Cybersecurity and Cybercrimes Police, in collaboration with Cloudflare's internal security team, have launched an extensive investigation into the breach. As of now, no information has been provided on how long N4 has been inside the system, but investigators are working tirelessly to trace the source of the breach.
"We are working around the clock to find the hacker and secure our systems," said a spokesperson from Cloudflare. "While we believe no customer data has been compromised yet, we are taking all necessary precautions to protect our clients and their data."
Not much is known about N4. The hacker first gained attention in underground hacking forums, where N4 allegedly boasted about their skills in exploiting vulnerabilities in high-profile systems. It’s unclear whether N4 is acting alone or as part of a larger hacking collective.
The investigation is ongoing, and security experts warn that incidents like this could become more common as attackers develop more advanced techniques. Authorities are urging companies to remain vigilant and update their security protocols to stay ahead of potential threats.
More updates will be provided as the situation unfolds.