Southeast Asia's largest economy at high risk of online attacks, scams
Cybersecurity experts at a Bali conference on Oct. 20 discuss the challenges facing Indonesia amid the global rise of AI-powered cyberattacks. (Photo by Natsumi Kawasaki)
NATSUMI KAWASAKI
October 21, 2026 15:55 JST
BALI, Indonesia -- Cybersecurity-related companies in Indonesia say the nation must rapidly expand the number of AI experts in its workforce to protect Southeast Asia's largest economy from cyberattacks and online scams, as well as urging the government to improve support for the artificial intelligence sector.