https://www.theregister.com/2024/07/04/hackers_of_indonesian_government_apologize
The hacking group Brain Cipher, responsible for a ransomware attack on the Indonesian government’s data center, has apologized and released an encryption key to decrypt the stolen data.
The attack disrupted essential government services and potentially exposed sensitive data. Brain Cipher demanded a ransom of $8 million, which the Indonesian government refused to pay.
The group claims they were acting as security testers and that the attack exposed weaknesses in Indonesia’s cybersecurity infrastructure. They criticized the government for not prioritizing cybersecurity spending and using outdated security software.
Indonesian officials are scrambling to recover data and assess the damage with the President ordering an audit of government data centers. The lack of proper backups has raised concerns about the government’s data security practices.
Public anger is growing, with a petition calling for the resignation of the communications minister gaining significant support.