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Indonesia authorities heighten cybersecurity alerts amid rising threats

Indonesian authorities are intensifying cybersecurity measures following a surge in digital threats. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has issued warnings to the banking sector, instructing institutions to remain on high alert and implement technical safeguards such as transaction monitoring and the temporary suspension of anomalous activities. OJK, in collaboration with Bank Indonesia, has activated the Cyber Incident Response Team (TTIS) to mitigate risks to the financial industry.

The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) has also urged government agencies and public electronic system providers to increase vigilance. This follows reports from FortiGuard Labs indicating millions of cyberattack attempts targeting Indonesia, with the banking, finance, and insurance sectors identified as primary targets. Additionally, concerns have been raised regarding the use of outdated PHP versions in government servers, which may leave them vulnerable to remote code execution.

The National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) is strengthening its response capabilities through incident response teams and threat intelligence sharing. Officials noted the emergence of AI-driven cyberattacks, including the use of autonomous AI agents, as a significant new global threat requiring coordinated defense strategies.

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Badan Siber dan Sandi Negara · Bank Indonesia · Dian Ediana Rae · Dudung Abdurachman · Indonesia · Kementerian Komunikasi dan Digital · Otoritas Jasa Keuangan

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] BSSN is strengthening its response through incident response teams and cybersecurity training.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] AI agents are being used to conduct cyberattacks globally. inet.detik.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Kiantara Group reported that IT infrastructure and cybersecurity readiness in Indonesia's financial sector are higher than AI and data management readiness. www.jawapos.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] OJK and Bank Indonesia have activated the Cyber Incident Response Team (TTIS). keuangan.kontan.co.id · www.medcom.id
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The banking, finance, and insurance sectors were the most targeted, receiving approximately 214,000 attacks in a 24-hour period. www.medcom.id
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] 96.7% of detected government servers are using End of Life (EOL) versions of PHP. katadata.co.id
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] FortiGuard Labs detected approximately 2.2 million cyberattack attempts targeting Indonesia within a 24-hour period. katadata.co.id
  • [● 2 SOURCES] OJK has instructed banks to increase vigilance and implement technical monitoring of significant transactions. keuangan.kontan.co.id · www.medcom.id