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Ransomware attacks in Indonesia have decreased, but SMEs are still cautious

JAKARTA – Hearing the word ransomware, you will be reminded of malware attacks that will continue to occur all the time. But calm down, there is good news for Indonesia. Now, the attacks are reportedly on the decline, including in Southeast Asia. Especially for small and medium enterprises (UKM) in the region. According to data received from global cybersecurity company Kaspersky, country-by-country statistics for the first quarter of 2020 show all regions in Southeast Asia recorded a decrease in ransomware detection compared to the same period last year. However, globally, one in three ransomware blocked by Kaspersky in 2019 was targeted at corporate users. This suggests that cybercriminals are increasingly targeting businesses and companies as a counter to individual users. Ransomware itself is a type of cyberware designed to tap money from individuals or companies. Often times, the ransomware will ask for a ransom to undo the changes the Trojan has made to the victim’s co...