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Hackers Say ‘Sorry’ to Indonesia for Ransomware Chaos—But It’s Not Enough
Hackers using Brain Cipher ransomware locked Indonesian government servers, disrupting life for millions. They later apologized, claiming they were “penetration testers,” and released a decryptor. The attack, affecting 210 institutions, was so easy it barely took time. Despite demanding $8 million, they now share a…
Hot Take:
Ransomware gang apologizes for locking Indonesian government servers. It’s like robbing a bank and then returning the money with a “sorry for the inconvenience” note. What’s next? A Yelp review from hackers rating their own attack?
Key Points:
- Hackers locked Indonesian government servers with ransomware.
- The group, Brain Cipher, issued an apology to Indonesian citizens.
- Hackers released a decryptor to restore locked files, claiming they were just “penetration testers”.
- Attack affected 210 national institutions, including immigration services.
- Government refused to pay an $8 million ransom.
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