Cyber Attacks Intensify, Major Risks Loom for Mobile Phone Users
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com — Cyber attacks that are intensifying are no longer solely targeting large systems but also everyday mobile devices. Amid the growth of the digital economy, vulnerabilities in personal devices have become the primary entry point for risks.
This situation has prompted PT ITSEC Asia Tbk to introduce institutional-based cybersecurity protection solutions, in line with the increasing digital threats that are getting closer to users.
President Director of ITSEC Asia, Patrick Dannacher, stated that the company’s growth is inseparable from the rising need for protection amid the digital transformation.
“Over the past 16 years, ITSEC has grown alongside the acceleration of digital transformation in Indonesia,” said Patrick in an official statement on Wednesday (15/4/2026).
“Our achievements today are not only reflected in business growth but also in a stronger foundation as a sustainable and profitable cybersecurity company.”
The company’s performance reflects this trend. Throughout 2025, ITSEC recorded revenue of Rp 527.1 billion, up about 62% year-on-year, with net profit of Rp 65.4 billion.
The emerging threats are no longer simple, ranging from malware that enters unnoticed, scams disguised as banking or government services, to the theft of financial data and digital accounts.
Even malicious applications, including those related to online gambling, have become common risks. In many cases, a single unprotected device can open access to attacks on organisational systems.
To address these gaps, ITSEC has introduced IntelliBron Aman Enterprise, which enables institutions to protect all members’ devices through a subscription-based system.
Patrick emphasised that current mobile threats directly impact users’ financial conditions.
“The threats faced by Indonesian society on their mobile phones today are not mere technical abstractions,” he said.
“But they are financial scams that can empty bank accounts, malware that hijacks digital wallets, and platforms that exploit vulnerable users.”
For high-value transactions, adding non-digital verification layers is crucial to reduce deepfake-based fraud risks. A combination of digital verification and additional procedures outside electronic systems is deemed capable of minimising identity manipulation gaps.
Moreover, system resilience is a key factor. Security is not only measured by the ability to prevent attacks but also by the capacity to keep critical services running, recover quickly, and reduce reliance on a single infrastructure.
In a digital ecosystem worth hundreds of billions of US dollars, small disruptions can have major impacts. Therefore, system architecture needs to be designed to be resilient, considering worst-case scenarios.
The 2026 momentum is a critical point. Projections for Indonesia’s digital economy valuation reaching 360 billion US dollars by 2030 reflect the vast opportunities, as well as the increasing risks.