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Summary

The pandemic has accelerated digitalization, making online banking increasingly common but also exposing banks and customers to rising cybersecurity risks. In Indonesia, cyber attacks surged during 2020–2021, targeting state-owned, private, and foreign banks, with losses reaching billions of rupiah. Hackers exploit vulnerabilities to lock systems and demand ransoms, while customer data protection remains a critical concern. The OJK has responded by launching a digital banking transformation blueprint and developing cybersecurity regulations to safeguard banks and clients, balancing innovation with prudential oversight. These measures aim to strengthen the resilience of Indonesia's financial system amid growing digital threats.

Takeaways

• 😀 The pandemic has accelerated the digitalization of various activities like work, study, shopping, and banking.
• 😀 Despite the conveniences of the digital world, there are significant cybersecurity risks, particularly in banking.
• 😀 The banking sector is a frequent target for cybercriminals, with a rise in cyberattacks during the pandemic.
• 😀 In the first semester of 2020, cyberattacks caused losses amounting to 246 billion rupiah in Indonesian banking.
• 😀 In 2021, there were 1,373 cyberattacks targeting domestic banks, with significant financial losses.
• 😀 Global cyberattack losses in the banking sector have reached 100 billion US dollars annually.
• 😀 Hackers are using advanced techniques to lock banking systems and demand ransom, posing a growing threat.
• 😀 Personal and transaction data security remains a major concern, especially with no law in place for personal data protection.
• 😀 Technology infrastructure in Indonesia is uneven, which could lead to disruptions in online banking activities.
• 😀 State-owned banks are the most frequently targeted, with 71.6% of attacks directed towards them.
• 😀 The OJK (Banking Supervisory Agency) is creating new regulations and guidelines to enhance cybersecurity and protect customers in digital banking.

Q & A

How has the COVID-19 pandemic influenced digitalization in banking?

The pandemic has accelerated digitalization, making banking and other activities more accessible online, which also increases exposure to cybersecurity risks.

What types of activities are increasingly being done online due to digitalization?

Activities such as working, studying, shopping, and banking are increasingly being conducted online.

Why is the banking sector a primary target for cyber attacks?

Banks handle large amounts of money and sensitive data, making them attractive targets for hackers seeking financial gain or ransom.

What were the reported cyber attack losses in Indonesian banking during the first half of 2020?

Real losses amounted to 246 billion rupiah, while potential losses were 208 billion rupiah.

How many cyber attacks targeted domestic banks in the first half of 2021?

There were 1,373 cyber attacks aimed at domestic banks in the first semester of 2021.

What percentage of cyber attacks targeted state-owned, private, and foreign banks?

Approximately 71.6% targeted state-owned banks, 28% targeted private banks, and 0.3% targeted foreign banks.

What types of risks do cyber attacks pose to banks and customers?

Cyber attacks can lead to system lockouts, ransom demands, breaches of personal and transaction data, and service disruptions due to uneven infrastructure.

How did cyber attacks affect bank customers financially?

Bank customers experienced losses totaling 11.8 billion rupiah, while potential losses were 4.5 billion rupiah, and compensation reached 8.2 billion rupiah.

What steps has OJK taken to address cybersecurity risks in banking?

OJK has launched a Digital Banking Transformation Blueprint, provided guidelines for cybersecurity management, exercises, and reporting, and plans to issue regulations to protect both banks and customers.

What is the main goal of OJK's digital banking transformation initiatives?

The goal is to balance digital banking innovation with prudential aspects, ensuring banks are secure from cyber attacks and customers are protected from financial losses.

Why is customer data security a significant concern in digital banking?

Because personal and transaction data are highly sensitive, and Indonesia has not yet fully enacted a personal data protection law, making customers vulnerable to breaches.

How has the frequency of cyber attacks changed in Indonesia between 2020 and 2021?

Cyber attacks increased from 465.3 million in 2020 to 741.4 million by July 2021, nearly doubling in frequency.