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The threat of cyber attacks has increased along with the increasing number of active internet users in the country.

Data from the Indonesian Internet Service Providers Association (APJII) shows that the number of internet users in 2018 was 171.1 million people.

This number is estimated to increase to 215.6 million people in 2023. This means that more than 78% of Indonesia's population are active internet users.

Meanwhile, the National Cyber ​​and Crypto Agency (BSSN) noted that Indonesia will experience 279.84 million cyber attacks in 2023. These attacks target government institutions, corporations and individual citizens.

So far, Indonesia continues to make continuous efforts to maintain cyber security from various risks and threats.

Based on National Cyber ​​Security Index (NCSI) data in 2023, Indonesia is ranked 49th out of 176 countries with a score of 63.64 points, still below the world average score of 67.08 points.

Meanwhile in the ASEAN region, Indonesia is in the top five category after Malaysia (79.22), Singapore (71.43) and Thailand (64.94).