Indonesia highlights cyber threats at ASEAN-Korea tourism forum

Source: Antara News
Published on: 2026-11-05 15:13

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Tourism Ministry said it remains vigilant against cyberattacks that could disrupt services and negatively affect tourists' travel experiences. "When discussing the use of digital technology, we must prepare from the outset for two types of risks: misuse, hacking, and hoaxes, as well as technical failures," Ministry Expert Staff for Crisis Management Fadjar Hutomo said during the ASEAN-Korea Roundtable on Tourism 2026 in Jakarta on Thursday. Hutomo said potential cyber threats include disruptions to airport digital systems, hacking of tourist data, and technical failures. Such incidents could delay journeys and cause long queues, making preventive measures essential for the sector, he added. Hutomo said the tourism sector's growing dependence on digital technology increases exposure to system misuse and technical disruptions. These risks, he added, must...

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