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DPRD Surprised by Phone Technician's Alleged Hacking of 1.2 Million Residents' Data

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A DPRD official expressed surprise that a phone technician allegedly hacked and stole data from 1.2 million poor residents in Central Java.
  • The incident highlights vulnerabilities in the digital security system managed by the Central Java Social Services.
  • The official called for system upgrades and closer coordination between digital security agencies to prevent future breaches.

An official from the Central Java Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) has voiced astonishment over a data breach involving 1.2 million poor residents in the province. The official, Imam Teguh Purnomo, Chair of Commission A, found it particularly concerning that the alleged perpetrator was reportedly a mobile phone technician.

Excuse me, how is it possible, if I read the news, that the one who broke in turned out to be a phone technician?

— Imam Teguh PurnomoChairman of Commission A of the Central Java DPRD expressing surprise at the alleged perpetrator's profession.

"Excuse me, how is it possible, if I read the news, that the one who broke in turned out to be a phone technician?" Purnomo questioned, highlighting what he sees as a significant vulnerability in the digital security system. He suggested that if personal data can be compromised by individuals with such access, then more sophisticated entities could more easily breach the databases of institutions like the Social Services.

Purnomo emphasized the need for a rejuvenation of both hardware and software to ensure a more robust digital security system. He urged for closer coordination among regional government agencies, particularly involving the Department of Communication, Informatics, and Digitalization (Diskomdigi) of Central Java Province, to act as the leading sector in safeguarding digital systems.

If individuals can do it, then higher networks or more sophisticated companies can more easily break into the data of the Social Services.

— Imam Teguh PurnomoCentral Java DPRD official highlighting the potential systemic security risks.

"So, how do we make applications impenetrable or unhackable or unbreachable by those who are indeed experts?" Purnomo stated, underscoring the urgency of strengthening the province's cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive resident data from future attacks.

So, how do we make applications impenetrable or unhackable or unbreachable by those who are indeed experts?

— Imam Teguh PurnomoCentral Java DPRD official emphasizing the need for stronger digital security measures.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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