Indonesia Loses US$6.2bn from Cyber Attacks This Year

Indonesia has suffered a staggering US$6.2 billion in losses due to cyber attacks this year, according to Bank Indonesia Governor Destry Damayanti, who warned that automation and artificial intelligence are exacerbating these risks. In addition to data misuse, fraud, and scams, the increasing use of automation and AI heightens the danger of cyber attacks, she explained in Jakarta on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

The devastating financial impact has prompted Damayanti to call on ministries and institutions to implement secure payment system policies and consumer protection measures. The central bank has been tasked with developing a reliable, secure, and trustworthy payment system ecosystem, recognizing that digitalization offers both opportunities and risks, requiring increased literacy and consumer protection.

Damayanti emphasized that the more interconnected and sophisticated the systems become, the greater the risks that emerge. To address this growing threat, the Indonesian Internet Service Providers Association (APJII) has called for the swift enactment of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (KKS Bill). APJII Chair Muhammad Arif stressed the need for legal certainty and clear security standards for the internet service provider industry to thrive, rejecting disruptive regulations in favor of a more supportive approach.

The association's monitoring data revealed a concerning rise in cyber threats: on August 28, 2026, there were 246.4 million contacts to dangerous IP addresses over a three-day period, and they detected approximately 68 million cyber attack events during that timeframe.