Lurking cyberthreats

Source: The Jakarta Post
Published on: 2021-09-15 18:35

A recent string of cybersecurity threats only shows that Indonesia's data security system remains vulnerable to attacks and intrusions that endanger not only people's privacy rights but also the security of the state. In the latest incident, Mustang Panda, a China-backed group of hackers, was reportedly able to infiltrate the server of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN). The spy agency naturally rejected such a claim, saying its servers were safe and regularly maintained to ensure their security and reliability. BIN also said it was cooperating with the Communications and Information Ministry and the National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN) to further investigate the claim. Insikt Group, an internet security research group owned by The Record, said on Sept. 11 it had reported suspected activities to the relevant Indonesian authorities twice in June and July, but none of the report...

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