Stay informed with notable cybersecurity developments and policy updates relevant to Indonesia and the global community. Below are archived highlights from the Cyber Security Indonesia news desk.
In 2017, the US Department of Homeland Security announced a new requirement for federal agencies to employ web and email encryption — including HTTPS, DMARC, and STARTTLS — to strengthen cybersecurity protections across all federal government web properties.
In June 2017, it was reported that Iranian hackers had compromised approximately 9,000 UK email accounts, including that of then-Prime Minister Theresa May. The breach underscored the growing sophistication of state-sponsored cyber espionage campaigns.
As cyber threats continued to evolve across the Asia-Pacific region, analysts called for India to overhaul its national cybersecurity policy framework to address emerging challenges in critical infrastructure protection and data governance.
Hyatt Hotels disclosed a payment card breach affecting facilities globally, including properties in Indonesia. The incident highlighted persistent vulnerabilities in the hospitality sector's point-of-sale and reservation systems.