Indonesia’s Data Disaster: Ransomware Ruckus Wrecks Vital Services!

Caught in a cyber pickle, Indonesia’s national datacenter was hit by ransomware, playing “pay up or else” with services from visas to student sign-ups. The cost? A cool $8 million. Passport lines may move, but the government’s lips? Sealed. #RansomwareRuckus

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Well, it seems Indonesia's got a national crisis that can't be solved with a good ol' reboot! The country's digital infrastructure took a cyber punch straight into the ransomware gut, and now they're pondering whether to cough up $8 million or just tough it out. Meanwhile, folks at the airport are learning the true meaning of "patience" as they queue for eternity. And students? They're getting a crash course in "How to Deal with Bureaucratic Delays 101." Time to update those antivirus definitions, folks!

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