Indonesia’s Digital Meltdown: Ransomware Wreaks Havoc on National Services
Indonesia’s national datacenter, run by Kominfo, was hit by ransomware, disrupting services for over 210 institutions. The ransomware, a LockBit 3.0 variant, shut down digital immigration services, causing airport delays. Attackers demanded 131 billion Rupiah, but the government hasn’t disclosed if it will pay.
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Key Points:
- Indonesia’s National Data Center (PDN) was hit by ransomware on June 20.
- Over 210 institutions were affected, disrupting services like immigration and student registrations.
- The ransomware is a variant of LockBit 3.0, known as Brain Cipher.
- The attackers demanded a ransom of 131 billion Rupiah ($8 million).
- Indonesia’s government has not disclosed whether they will pay the ransom.
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