Cyber and Espionage
Step into the shadowy world of cyber threats, espionage, and national security in the digital age.
Indonesia participates in AIAS summit 2025 in France
Meutya V. Hafid, Minister of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi), representing President Prabowo Subianto, is attending the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit (AIAS) Meeting in Paris, France on Monday, February 10-11, 2025.
Indonesian banks on alert as hacker bjorka reappears with fresh ransomware attacks
Hacker Bjorka, who shook Indonesia in 2022 and 2023 when the nation had yet to completely free from the Covid 19 pandemic, now returns with an X account revealing that several private and state-owned banks in Indonesia, such as BCA, BNI, BSI, Bank Mandiri and the Central Bank (BI) will be the next targets of ransomware hacker groups.
Indonesia-India strengthens cooperation on AI, IoT, digital infrastructure development
The Indonesian and Indian governments have formalized cooperation in the digital sector through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) and the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Komdigi-BPPIK team up to eradicate online gambling, focus on IT governance and HR
Minister of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) met with Head of the Special Investigation and Development Control Agency (BPPIK) on Thursday, January 9, 2025, discussing the eradication of online gambling, with focus on improving information technology (IT), IT governance, and improving human resources (HR).
Indonesia strengthens digital ecosystem with the launch of IIX-JK2 internet exchange
The Indonesian Internet Service Providers Association (APJII) and Bersama Digital Data Center (BDDC) officially launched the Second Indonesia Internet Exchange Jakarta (IIX-JK2) at the newest data center facility, JST1 (Jakarta-South-East-1) in East Jakarta.
AI, big data integration support mineral downstreaming, economic diplomacy: Binus
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data is considered an innovative geospatial system that can optimize natural resource management, while strengthening Indonesia's position in the global supply chain, a research by a team of Bina Nusantara University researchers reveals.
Apple to invest US$1 B in Batam as part of its investment commitment in Indonesia
Apple plans to build a factory in Batam, Riau Islands, with an investment of US$1 billion (Rp16 trillion) after its investment plan was approved by President Prabowo Subianto.
Indonesian-Russian navies hold 3rd Navy-to-Navy Talks in Russia
The Indonesian Navy and its Russian counterpart held the 3rd Navy-to-Navy Talks (NTNT) at the Central Naval Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia, on December 19, 2024.
BRI assures customer safety amid claim of ransomware attack
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) has addressed claims of a ransomware attack, assuring customers that their data and funds remain secure.
Indonesian Air Force pushes for AI, cyber-based Air Defense modernization
Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono, has emphasized the importance of implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cyber technology in strengthening the country's air defense.
South Kalimantan to regain its regional military command, awaiting president’s decree
Indonesian Military (TNI) Spokesman Major General Hariyanto has confirmed that South Kalimantan will have its 10th Regional Military Command (Kodam) restored in 2025, awaiting the issuance of the Presidential Decree (Keppres) as the legal basis.
Finland-Indonesia explore digital collaboration on data centers, technology transfer
Finnish Ambassador to Indonesia, Pekka Kaihilahti, has expressed his country's interest to build a data center in Indonesia during a meeting with Minister of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) Meutya Hafid on Friday, November 29, 2024.