Incident Details
A cyber attacker disrupted Indonesia’s national data centre, causing chaos at airports and demanding an $8 million ransom. Learn more.
Incident
How Did the Breach Happen?
The attacker used a new variant of malicious software called Lockbit 3.0 to compromise Indonesia's national data centre.
What Data has been Compromised?
The breach led to disruptions in immigration checks at airports, impacting several government services.
Why Did the company's Security Measures Fail?
The breach occurred due to the successful implementation of a new variant of malware, evading existing security measures.
What Immediate Impact Did the Breach Have on the company?
The breach caused chaos at airports with long lines at immigration desks, affecting automated passport machines.
How could this have been prevented?
Enhanced cybersecurity measures, regular security audits, and employee training on identifying and handling potential threats could have prevented this breach.
What have we learned from this data breach?
The incident highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity practices, prompt response strategies, and the need for continuous monitoring to detect and prevent cyber threats.
Summary of Coverage
Indonesia's national data centre faced a cyber attack leading to disruptions at airports and a demand for an $8 million ransom. The breach underscores the critical need for stronger cybersecurity measures and readiness to combat evolving cyber threats.