Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) revealed that online scam cases have spread to at least nine countries, not just Cambodia. The schemes are increasingly complex — from fake job offers to digital exploitation and human trafficking — showing that…
Digital Hygiene: Small Habits, Big Protection in the Age of Cyber Threats
The concept of digital hygiene has become more critical than ever. Just like personal hygiene protects your body, maintaining digital cleanliness protects your identity, your data, and your reputation — both personally and professionally. Because in the era of digital…
Kmart Australia Fined for Collecting Shoppers’ Facial Data Without Consent
As technology advances, the line between efficiency and privacy violation becomes increasingly blurred. The recent case of Kmart Australia proves this — the retail giant was sanctioned by the country’s privacy regulator for collecting facial data from customers without consent.What…
Digital Literacy Declines in the AI Era: A New Challenge Amid Rising Machine Intelligence
Digital Literacy : When AI Advances, But Digital Awareness Falls Behind Amid the excitement surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) transforming every aspect of modern life—from work and education to entertainment—a worrying trend has emerged: digital literacy is in decline. Recent data…
Data Breach Response and Digital Trust: Essential Steps to Take After a Data Breach
A data breach is one of the most critical cybersecurity incidents an organization can face in the digital era. As businesses increasingly rely on digital systems to store personal data, customer records, and sensitive documents, the risk of unauthorized access…
Fintech and E-Wallets Are Vulnerable to AI Attacks: The Importance of Modern Digital Data Protection
Indonesia’s fintech and e-wallet sectors are pivotal in promoting financial inclusion and enabling convenient digital transactions. However, these industries face sharply rising AI-powered cyber threats that have doubled in intensity since 2024. Attackers leverage AI to automate layered assaults, deploy…
OJK Tightens Oversight, 30 Fintech Peer-to-Peer Lending Firms Sanctioned to Combat Rising Fraud
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has taken firm action by imposing administrative sanctions on 30 peer-to-peer (P2P) lending fintechs found violating regulations. This intensified supervision aims to improve corporate governance and curb the increasing fraud in the online lending industry….
Kaspersky Warns of Dark AI in Asia Pacific: Deepfake & Phishing Become More Sophisticated
Cyberattacks leveraging Dark AI surge in Asia Pacific, posing severe risks through near-perfect deepfakes and automated phishing. Robust data protection and digital verification systems are essential for modern digital security. Kaspersky has revealed a significant surge in the threat posed…
OJK Agrees to Merge 16 State-Owned Insurance Companies into 3 Entities
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) recently acknowledged the plan by the State Investment Management Agency (BPI) Daya Anagata Nusantara, or Danantara, to consolidate 16 state-owned insurance companies into 3 large entities. This nationwide merger is not only a business consolidation…
Microsoft Lens to Close in 2025: Time to Upgrade How You Manage Documents
Microsoft Lens, a widely trusted app for scanning documents, receipts, notes, and whiteboards, is officially scheduled to be discontinued by the end of 2025. For over ten years, it has been a staple tool for millions of individuals and businesses…