Indonesia's national data centre was attacked by cyber criminals using Lockbit 3.0 malware, demanding an $8 million ransom.

Indonesia's national data centre was attacked by a cyber criminal demanding an $8 million ransom, according to the country's communications minister. The attack, which used the Lockbit 3.0 malware, disrupted government services, particularly at airports, but automated machines have since resumed function. The Lockbit cybercrime group is known for using ransomware to extort victims, encrypting data and demanding payments, often in cryptocurrency.