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AI-Driven Malware and Cyberattacks Target Indonesian Industry

2026-08-10 | IDN | incident | economic, safety
Our take

Kaspersky flagged 15,000 malware samples dressed as AI agents targeting Indonesian factories. The disguise is doing a lot of work.

The facts

Kaspersky identified over 15,000 malware samples disguised as AI agent software, highlighting a surge in AI-powered cyberattacks targeting Indonesia's manufacturing and critical infrastructure sectors. These attacks exploit third-party dependencies in AI systems, increasing risks of sabotage, espionage, and operational disruption while outpacing current detection and response capabilities.

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