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here is no question about the pivotal role of submarine cables in today’s economy, especially with the pandemic-induced dependence on digital services. They are critical infrastructure for our digitally connected world, carrying over 99 percent of the world’s intercontinental electronic communications traffic.Hence, it isn’t surprising that we are already in the midst of a global cable construction boom that is projected to reach US$8 billion by 2024, according to TeleGeography’s 2021 Submarine Cable Map and Indonesia is no exception. Earlier this year, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Inligo Networks revealed plans to build a high-capacity fiber-optic telecommunication submarine cable system to…
Travel platform Traveloka has said that the company will be one of the Disney Cruise Line travel distributors in Indonesia, following its launch in Singapore on 26 June. On its platform, Traveloka will be providing Disney Adventure tickets and a variety of other packages, including Fly-Cruise, Singapore vacation anchoring Disney Adventure, and many more to cater to different segments and customers’ needs. Muslim-friendly packages will also be available at a later stage, it said in a statement. Don’t miss: Disney+ updates logo amid looming merger with Hulu “The launch of the first Disney Cruise Line’s fleet in Asia presents an…
July 9, 2024Information hall Military personnel from Middle Eastern countries are the target of an ongoing surveillance operation that provides an Android data collection tool called GuardZoo. The companywhich is believed to have started back in October 2019, has been attributed to a Houthi threat actor based on application decoys, command and control (C2) server logs, target footprint and the location of the attack infrastructure, according to Lookout. More than 450 victims have been affected by the malicious activity, with targets located in Egypt, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE and Yemen. Telemetry data shows that most of the infections…
Published by Emily Thomas, Deputy Editor Oilfield Technology, Tuesday, 02 Jul 24 The Indonesian branch of Malaysian national oil company Petronas has awarded energy and marine consultancy ABL a contract to provide rig inspection services to its assets operating offshore Indonesia. The contract is valid for one year, with an optional one-year period extension.Under the terms of contract, ABL can be called on to provide rig assurance, equipment focused inspections, drilling readiness peer reviews, client representation and technical risk assessments. “Our rig inspection experts have…
JAKARTA — Indonesian palm oil producers are voicing concerns that the continuing rise in domestic demand for biofuels could harm the country’s food security and take a toll on exports amid stagnant production of the commodity.Consumption of palm oil for biodiesel in Indonesia surpassed that for food for the first time last year, according to the Indonesian Palm Oil Association, commonly known as GAPKI from its Indonesian initials. About 46% of the total 23.2 million metric tonnes was for biodiesel, versus 44% for food and 10% for oleochemicals, used in the production of items like hand sanitizers and soaps. Source…
The Kroll/ACFE Indonesia Fraud Risk Survey reveals that 62% of fraud incidents were detected through the whistleblowing system (WBS), which has been an effective fraud detection mechanism. This may indicate that the detection mechanism has done its job well. That’s one way to see it. But this also means that we’ve been relying on a detection mechanism over which we have minimum control. Proven High Success Rates But Fraud Still Goes Undetected The WBS reports are loaded with leads, and in many instances, the whistleblower is even willing to testify, which makes the allegations easier to investigate. Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication…
If you’re not just a tourist but also an explorer looking for a place with rich history, cultural diversity, and the stunning world of the ocean- Indonesia is your all-at-one-place destination. Known for its pristine beaches, glorious mountains, lush green forests, and joyful cities, Indonesia captivates every tourist with its charm and allure. The word ‘Indonesia’ is derived from the Greek words ‘Indos’ and ‘Nesos’, which translates to ‘Indian Islands’. A country with 17,000 islands is also the home of hundreds of ancient Hindu temples making it the largest archipelago in the world.Situated in the Pacific Ocean, this country has…
July 9, 2024Information hallVulnerability / Network Security Cyber security researchers have discovered a security vulnerability in the RADIUS network authentication protocol no RADIUS Blast which can be used by an attacker to perform Mallory-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks and bypass integrity checks under certain circumstances. “The RADIUS protocol allows some Access-Request messages to fail integrity or authentication checks,” said InkBridge Networks CEO Alan Decock, who created The FreeRADIUS projectthe statement said. “As a result, an attacker can modify these packets without detection. An attacker will be able to force any user to authenticate and give them any authorization (VLAN, etc.).” RADIUS, short…
n her 2022 book The Equality Machine: Harnessing Digital Technology for a Brighter, More Inclusive Future, Orly Lobel posits that our relationship with digital technology is inherently ambivalent, viewing it as both servant and master, promising opportunities yet raising concerns.However, Lobel contends that, without disregarding its risks and adverse impacts, digital technology can and must become a significant force for social welfare: justice, inclusion, economic growth, innovation and especially equity. Education stands out as a key social sector where equalizing access and service quality are paramount virtues. In this regard, technology continues to evolve to become increasingly relevant in efforts…
JAKARTA, Indonesia — U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville met with Indonesia’s top defense official on Friday to push for stronger security ties amid growing Chinese maritime activity in the Indo-Pacific region.McConville said he and Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto discussed ways to deepen cooperation, including enhanced military exercises between the countries.“We have many friends in the region, and we work closely together. We all share the same interests for the region: peace, security, stability,” McConville said. “That’s why we work together on maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific for everyone.”Subianto said the promotion and maintenance of peace…