PHP/ASP/JSP Source Backup File Grab for 2026-04-18
Apr 18, 2026
WebExploit
Last Updated: 12:00 UTC
Probing for backup copies of web application source files (.php.bak, .php.old, .php.txt, .php.orig, .php.swp). These files are frequently created by editors or deployment scripts and left accessible, exposing database credentials and application logic.
MITRE ATT&CK
Tactic: Credential Access (TA0006)
Technique: T1552.001 — Credentials in Files
Observed URIs
Attackers by Country
| United States of America | 1 | 50.0% |
| Israel | 1 | 50.0% |
IP Address : ASN : City/Provider
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103.153.183.126 : AS140947 snthostings : Los Angeles
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149.50.97.236 : AS174 cogent communications : Israel