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by Fintech News Indonesia March 11, 2024 In the dynamic landscape of Indonesia’s digital revolution, the exponential growth of digital payments has generated an increased demand for robust mobile app security solutions. As financial institutions navigate the challenges of securing sensitive financial information and user data, a great responsibility emerges to safeguard both. Mobile app security is no longer an afterthought; it’s the cornerstone of trust and sustainable growth in the competitive financial industry. Indonesia, with its vibrant digital landscape and skyrocketing mobile adoption, offers a wealth of opportunities for businesses. However, a challenge presents itself: the ever-evolving threat to…

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In late 2022, the Indonesian government took an important step in unifying the country’s data protection regulations that were previously regulated in separate laws and sectoral regulations. On October 17, 2022, this was enacted into a single personal data protection law through Law No. 27 of 2022 on personal data protection (“PDP Law”). The enactment of PDP Law which references the provisions set out under the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (“EU GDPR”) is intended to guarantee the rights of every individual to have adequate protection over their data. What is personal data? The PDP Law defines personal data…

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Indonesia’s communications and informatics minister, Budi Arie Setiadi, is facing public pressure to resign following a large-scale ransomware attack on the country’s national data center that disrupted over 200 institutions, including government agencies. A petition urging Setiadi to step down was signed by over 18,500 Indonesians since it was launched last week by the local digital rights organization Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network (SAFEnet). “As a state institution responsible for data and information management, including security, the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology should also be held accountable for the current ransomware attack,” the petition said. “For this reason,…

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A cyber attacker compromised Indonesia’s national data centre, disrupting immigration checks at airports, and asked for a US$8 million ($12 million) ransom, the country’s communications minister told Reuters. The attack disrupted several government services, most notably at airports last week, … Hi! You’ve reached one of our premium articles. This is available exclusively to subscribers. It’s free to register, and only takes a few minutes. Once you sign up you’ll have unlimited access to the full catalogue of Australia’s best business IT content, as well as a daily news bulletin delivered straight to your inbox. Register now Already have an…

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July 5, 2024Information hallNetwork Security / Cyber ​​Attack Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new botnet called Zergeca that is capable of conducting distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Written in Golang, the botnet is named so for a reference to a string named “ootheca” present on the command and control (C2) servers (“ootheca(.)pw” and “ootheca(.)top”). “Functionally, Zergeca is not just a typical DDoS botnet; in addition to supporting six different attack methods, it also has capabilities for proxy, scanning, self-updating, storage, file transfer, reverse shell, and gathering sensitive device information.” — QiAnXin XLab. team said in the report. Zergeca is…

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With the implementation of Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (“PDP Law”), both personal data controllers and personal data processors are mandated to provide external notification to personal data subjects, demonstrating organizational transparency in handling personal data. This notification, commonly known as a privacy notice, is typically accessible on the personal data controller’s or personal data processor’s website, mentioned either as a privacy notice or privacy policy. A privacy notice serves as an external document, informing visitors about the utilization of their data and outlining their data privacy rights. Meanwhile, a privacy policy functions as an internal…

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With the implementation of Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (“PDP Law”), both personal data controllers and personal data processors are mandated to provide external notification to personal data subjects, demonstrating organizational transparency in handling personal data. This notification, commonly known as a privacy notice, is typically accessible on the personal data controller’s or personal data processor’s website, mentioned either as a privacy notice or privacy policy. A privacy notice serves as an external document, informing visitors about the utilization of their data and outlining their data privacy rights. Meanwhile, a privacy policy functions as an internal…

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The coming digital age requires businesses to adopt an “enterprise transformation” approach to management. enterprise transformation can create new business value from the possibilities offered by agility and technology. This approach can  enhance the value and competitiveness of businesses in the market. Businesses are also expected to transform through the use of technology. Achieving enterprise transformation requires companies to select from available technologies. They must account for both short-term trends and long-term perspectives. Enhancing internal capacity is the key theme for achieving swift and sustainable enterprise transformation. ABeam Consulting works side-by-side with clients to get the most out of technology…

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July 5, 2024Information hallSupply Chain Attack / Malware The supply chain attack targeting the widely used JavaScript library Polyfill(.)io is larger than previously thought, with new findings from Censys reveals that as of July 2, 2024, more than 380,000 hosts embed a polyfill script that links to a malicious domain. This includes references to “https://cdn.polyfill(.)io” or “https://cdn.polyfill(.)com” in their HTTP responses, the attack surface management firm said. “Approximately 237,700 are in the Hetzner network (AS24940), mainly in Germany,” it said. “It’s no surprise – Hetzner is a popular web host and many website developers use it.” Further analysis of the…

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50-50: British PM Rishi Sunak may be on the ropes these days — his polling numbers are in the gutter, his party is engulfed in a betting scandal, and he even got roasted by Menswear guy. But in his debate against Labour leader Keir Starmer this week, he managed to perform well enough (hammering Starmer for having no real plan for “change”) that straw polls showed a 50-50 tie. Still, with Labour ahead by double digits going into the July 4 election, Sunak’s days are numbered.103: Indonesian authorities arrested 103 foreign nationals suspected of being part of a cybercrime syndicate…

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