Heaptalk, Jakarta — Six days after the National Data Center (PDN) servers were hacked through ransomware, the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) has confirmed that public data remains secure since it is encrypted.
“The data is in place, but it is encrypted,” said BSSN Chief Hinsa Siburian in Jakarta. Although the hacking has been ongoing for six days, Hinsa guarantees that the public data at the Temporary National Data Center (PDNS) 2 in Surabaya is still secure. One indication is that no party can currently operate the data.
“The data is in the temporary data center in Surabaya. However, since it is encrypted, it cannot be operated,” Hinsa said. Nonetheless, Hinsa stated that his team is still conducting a digital forensic audit on the condition of the Temporary National Data Center. After completing the digital forensic analysis, he said that updated information would be provided.
Hinsa further voiced, “The forensic team is continuously working. But, for now, we suspect this attack’s nature is encrypting, holding the data hostage.” He claimed that BSSN had previously warned the government about the ransomware threat. As a result, Hinsa revealed that both his team and the government had taken several precautionary measures.
“We issued a warning in December (2024) predicting cyberattack threats, including ransomware, on our warning list. For 2024, ransomware attacks are one of the most likely to occur in Indonesia,” Hinsa added.
In the ongoing investigation conducted by BSSN, the forensic team is investigating to determine the type of attack and the identity of the cybercriminals. “Then, from there, we will continue this investigation. Of course, we will work together with the police to ensure we can identify the perpetrators with the help of our colleagues from the police,” he concluded.
