Cyber Crime in Indonesia Leads to Significant Financial Losses

Cyber crimes in Indonesia have resulted in losses exceeding Rp 33 billion between 2012 and 2015, with over 36 million attacks reported. The Indonesian Police have arrested hundreds in connection with these crimes, highlighting the alarming rise of cybercriminal activities alongside increased internet usage. Additionally, new threats associated with hacking luxury cars are emerging, reflecting the growing complexity of cyber crime.

As of August 2015, cyber crimes perpetrated by hackers have caused significant financial losses in Indonesia, totaling Rp 33.29 billion, as reported by Police Comm. Gen. Agung Setya. Over a span of three years, there were an alarming 36.6 million recorded attacks on internet networks. Setya highlighted, “The Data Security Threat 2013 also mentioned that Indonesia is still classified as vulnerable to hackers’ attack.”

Between 2012 and April 2015, the Indonesian Police’s IT/Cyber Crime division apprehended 497 individuals suspected of engaging in cybercrime; notably, 389 were foreign nationals while the remaining 108 were Indonesians. Setya remarked on the growing concern surrounding cybercrime, stating that “Cybercrime rate continues to increase along with the growing number of internet users and the increasing speed of internet connection in Indonesia.”

An emerging trend that law enforcement is monitoring is the hacking of luxury vehicles, with this type of crime increasing in parallel with the rise of smart cars that utilize internet-based technology for features like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Setya pointed out that there were 6,000 incidents of car theft in London last year attributed to hacking of keyless entry systems.

The report illuminates the escalating threat of cybercrime in Indonesia, emphasizing the financial damages incurred, the vulnerabilities exposed, and the proactive measures taken by law enforcement. The steady rise in internet usage appears to correlate with increased cybercriminal activities, necessitating continued vigilance. Furthermore, the introduction of smart technology into vehicles poses additional challenges in the realm of cybersecurity.

Original Source: en.tempo.co