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Housing.com hacked [Update: Back again]

Deepanker Verma July 6, 2015 Security

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It seems there is no end of controversies at Housing.com. Popular real estate portal has been hacked and defaced. Deface message is now showing on Housing.com’s website.

This incident happened after board fired its CEO Rahul yadav. Deface page also mentions his name.

When it was first defaced, company brought the site back within few minutes. It went down for total 3 times and finally it is back again. We can expect it to show deface page again in few minutes.

Update: While every one is talking about the involvement of Rahul Yadav, Ex CEO of Housing.com, he indicated that he has nothing to do with this incident. His recent facebook post deny the rumours.

“I would have DESIGNED it better. #NotInvolved #LoveYouTechTeam,” He posted.

There is no word from company about this hack. We have tried to reach to company officials for details. waiting for their response.

Update: This site is now back and working fine.

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About the Author: Deepanker Verma

Deepanker Verma is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of TechloMedia. He holds Engineering degree in Computer Science and has over 15 years of experience in the technology sector. Deepanker bridges the gap between complex engineering and consumer electronics. He is also a a known Security Researcher acknowledged by global giants including Apple, Microsoft, and eBay. He uses his technical background to rigorously test gadgets, focusing on performance, security, and long-term value.