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Indonesia’s Ransomware Ruckus: Government Stands Firm Against $8M Crypto Demand
Indonesia’s government fell victim to a ransomware attack on June 20, affecting 210 institutions, including immigration offices. Despite the chaos and an $8 million ransom demand, officials are standing firm: they won’t be held to ransom. This debacle, courtesy of LockBit 3.0 (aka Brain Cipher),…
Hot Take:
Looks like Indonesia just found out the hard way that ransomware is the digital equivalent of finding out that your “free Wi-Fi” connection is actually a trap set by your neighbor’s cat. Spoiler alert: they’re not paying up.
Key Points:
- Indonesia’s National Data Center (PDN) was hit by a ransomware attack on June 20.
- The LockBit 3.0 variant, also known as Brain Cipher, was used.
- 210 national institutions were affected, including the immigration office.
- The attackers demanded around $8 million in cryptocurrency.
- Indonesia has decided not to pay the ransom.
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