Draft:Epsilon Group Wazzyx

Wazzyx Epsilon Group

Wazzyx is the pseudonym of a controversial figure in cybercrime, involved in numerous hacks targeting businesses, institutions, and sensitive databases. Primarily active in the 2020s, Wazzyx is associated with several notorious hacking groups, including LockBit and Epsilon, as well as aliases such as S4warimp, st4k7s, and ChatNoir.

Notable Activities Data Breach at Free In October 2024, a major data breach affected the telecom operator Free, exposing sensitive customer information, including IBAN numbers. According to Libération, the attack was carried out by Wazzyx in collaboration with another hacker named Zinovich. The sensitive data was reportedly obtained through logs from the malware Redline and backdoors installed on the targeted systems of victims[1].

Hacking of the French Football Federation (FFF) Under the alias S4warimp, Wazzyx reportedly exploited a vulnerability in the API of the French Football Federation (FFF), gaining access to sensitive administrative data. This information was later shared on the cybercrime forum BreachForum, where Wazzyx confirmed being the perpetrator of the attack. The exploited vulnerability granted administrative privileges to the API, highlighting flaws in the federation's system security2(source to complete). The breach affected over 1.5 million football licenses, significantly threatening the security of personal data[7].

Involvement with the LockBit Group Operating under the alias st4k7s, Wazzyx is believed to have participated in activities related to the LockBit ransomware group. A particularly notable attack involved the hacking of the operator Lycamobile, resulting in the leak of customer data. Wazzyx reportedly exploited a SQL vulnerability discovered during a scan of critical subdomains, allowing access to the company's databases3(source to complete).

Membership in the Epsilon Group As a member of the cybercriminal group Epsilon, Wazzyx, under the pseudonym ChatNoir, is believed to have participated in several high-profile hacks:

LDLC: Exposure of personal data of 1.5 million customers[4]. Shadow.tech: Attack on this cloud computing platform. BFM TV and RMC: Hacking of the social media accounts of the Altice Media group, disrupting official communications and exposing confidential information[5]. Other Activities In collaboration with hackers Prosox (known for hacking Vevo) and Akashi, Wazzyx is believed to have co-founded the Overdrive group on Discord. Together, they are said to be responsible for spectacular cyberattacks against prestigious institutions, including NASA. While these allegations are widely shared on hacker forums, they remain unverified by official authorities.

Arrest In June 2024, an individual suspected to be associated with Wazzyx was arrested as part of an international investigation into the Epsilon group. This arrest was reported by several French media outlets, highlighting international cooperation in the fight against cybercrime[6].

Notes and References FREE - Data leak at Free: what are customers at risk? RTL - LDLC Hack 15.5M customers. Actu.fr - BFM TV and RMC victims of a large cyberattack Le Monde - Cybercrime: a teenager arrested in the investigation on Epsilon L'Equipe - The FFF victim of a huge hack: 1.5 million licenses threatened