Beware of Cyber Attacks During Ramadan WFH as 40 Million Devices in Indonesia Infected
Ramadan 2026 brings a shift in work patterns for many Indonesian employees through the adoption of Flexible Working Arrangement (FWA) policies. However, behind the comfort of working from home (WFH) lies a lurking cyber threat.
Recent data shows that throughout 2025, Indonesia recorded nearly 40 million attack attempts on user devices. According to telemetry from Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), a total of 39,718,903 local threat incidents were detected on user computers in Indonesia during the period from January to December 2025. This figure indicates that on average, more than 108,000 incidents occur daily.
In percentage terms, approximately 31.5% of users in Indonesia have experienced at least one malware attack on their devices. This places Indonesia at 71st position globally in the list of countries with on-device threat detection rates.
Local threats generally spread through “offline” methods or external storage media. Worm-type malware and file viruses are the primary cause of most of these incidents. Common media that serve as conduits include external storage devices.
Defi Nofitra, Country Manager for Kaspersky in Indonesia, emphasised the importance of maintaining the same security standards between devices at home and at the office. “Although remote work is comfortable, it also exposes individuals and businesses to various cybersecurity risks,” he stated.
Devices such as laptops and smartphones used outside the company perimeter must still be protected as if they were behind an office firewall. Defi reminded employees to remain disciplined in maintaining cybersecurity hygiene, especially when accessing sensitive company data from personal networks.
Work flexibility certainly supports productivity during Ramadan, but digital vigilance must not waver. With appropriate protection, workers can carry out their religious observances and professional duties safely without worrying about becoming victims of cybercrime.