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July 11, 2024Information hallCyber Attack / Vulnerability Several threat actors have been observed exploiting a newly disclosed security flaw in PHP to deliver remote access Trojans, cryptocurrency miners, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) botnets. The vulnerability in question CVE-2024-4577 (CVSS Score: 9.8), which allows an attacker to remotely execute malicious commands on Windows systems using Chinese and Japanese locales. It was publicly announced in early June 2024. “CVE-2024-4577 is a flaw that allows an attacker to escape the command line and pass arguments that will be interpreted directly by PHP,” Akamai researchers Kyle Lefton, Allen West, and Sam Tinklenberg said in…
“Down with QRIS! We refuse to work with it!” shouted one parking attendant angrily in the video.The attendant was referring to the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS), a national app-based electronic payment platform recognised by most banks in Indonesia. Launched in 2020, the system can be used to pay for everything from public transport fees to restaurant bills and is endorsed by the government and the private sector.But for many Indonesians who are used to dealing with cash, using new technology evokes fear of invasive bureaucratic oversight and job loss.Budi Rahardjo, the founder of PT Riset Kecerdasan Buatan, an…
Wiranto, implicated by UN in atrocities in East Timor during occupation and 1999 separation, to oversee five ministries.Indonesia’s president has appointed a controversial former military chief, Wiranto, as the country’s top security minister. Wednesday’s cabinet shake-up is President Joko Widodo’s attempt at strengthening the Southeast Asian country’s struggling economy. General Wiranto had been accused of committing atrocities during Indonesia’s occupation of East Timor. He was in charge of the military when the Indonesian army and paramilitaries carried out deadly assaults after East Timor sought independence from Indonesia in 1999. About 100,000 people are estimated to have been killed, mainly by Indonesian…
Nine billion!Tourists take part in a rabbit dance at the 40th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, China. Harbin is a popular destination for domestic tourists this year. Photo: Getty Images“That would be nearly double the 4.7 billion trips made during the so-called Spring Festival travel rush in 2023 when ultra-strict Covid-19 restrictions were abolished,” says Reuters.China Central Television reckons that about 80 per cent of those trips will be taken by car, with 480 million journeys by train and 80 million by plane.The demand for travel tickets on January 26, the first day of this…
July 11, 2024Information hallSoftware Security / Vulnerability GitLab has released another round of updates to address security flaws in its software development platform, including a critical bug that allows an attacker to run pipeline jobs as an arbitrary user. Tracked as CVE-2024-6385, the vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.6 out of a maximum of 10.0. “An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE versions 15.8 through 16.11.6, 17.0 through 17.0.4, and 17.1 through 17.1.2 that could allow an attacker to run the pipeline from another user under certain circumstances,” the company said in consultation on Wednesday. It should be noted…
Over the past few years, Indonesia’s talent and business landscape has undergone a profound transformation fueled by technological advancements and shifting workforce dynamics. Employers across various industries have embraced the integration of technology and AI in talent management, streamlining recruitment processes and identifying top-tier candidates through sophisticated analytics tools and AI-powered platforms. Moreover, the rise of digitalisation has placed a premium on employees with robust digital skills, prompting both professionals and organizations to invest in upskilling initiatives to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving job market. HR leaders are going the extra mile to elevate the employee experience, focusing on…
(Jakarta) – The Indonesian government should adopt measures to ensure that state security forces who physically attack journalists are suspended and appropriately prosecuted, Human Rights Watch said today. New data and case research shows a disturbing increase in assaults on journalists in the past two years. Irina Bokova, the director general of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which chose Jakarta as global host for its annual World Press Freedom Day commemoration on May 3, 2017, should use the occasion to publicly address the increase in assaults on journalists and urge President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to take…
FLIGHTS ON SALE TODAY STARTING FROM AUD $159*CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA – June 6, 2024 — Low fare leader AirAsia Indonesia is flying to Cairns for the first time ever, operating three weekly flights between Bali (Denpasar) to the gateway of Tropical North Queensland. Services will commence from 14 August 2024. The flights between Cairns and Bali also connect to the extensive AirAsia Group network, comprising seven airlines under the AirAsia brand, flying to over 130 destinations in South East Asia and beyond. To celebrate the new route announcement, special launch fares are on sale now, starting from just AUD$159* from Cairns to Bali via the AirAsia…
The READI Project Math Outreach Team visited several secondary schools in Manado, North Sulawesi. The half-day workshops welcomed participants from: SMA Kristen Irene, SMAN 9 Manado, SMAN 1 Manado, SMAN 7 Manado, SMAN 4 Manado, and SMA Katolik Rex Mundi. The purpose of this workshop was to spark interest in mathematics among high school students. By engaging in a variety of stimulating and interesting activities, students improved and nurtured effective problem-solving skills in mathematics. Additionally, the READI Project Math Outreach Team provided career outlooks and invited students to explore occupations within mathematics, specifically in the actuarial field. Dina Stefani, a…
JAKARTA — Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Indonesia, Satya Nadella said as the chief of the U.S. tech giant began a tour of Southeast Asia on Tuesday.Nadella said previously announced data centers under Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing platform “are coming to Indonesia soon,” adding to Azure’s over 300 data centers and more than 60 regions around the world. Source link