Bjorka Hacker Track Record: From Voter Data To Leaks Of Directorate General Of Taxes

Illustration of leaked DJP data by Bjorka (photo: x @secgron)

Jakarta The Indonesian cyber world was again rocked by Bjorka hackers. On September 17, 2024, Bjorka managed to hack and leak sensitive data belonging to the Directorate General of Taxes. This leaked data involves important information regarding tax payments from a number of taxpayers, adding to the long list of Bjorka actions that have continued to disrupt Indonesia's cybersecurity since it first emerged in 2022.

Bjorka's action first stole public attention in March 2022 when he claimed to have leaked more than 105 million Indonesian voter data allegedly from the General Elections Commission (KPU). Although the KPU denied that the data came from them, this leak created a big furore in the community, especially regarding the security of voter data ahead of the 2024 General Election.

Bjorka didn't stop there. In April 2022, he launched another attack by hacking PLN and Indihome customer data. Personal information and internet activity of customers from the two companies are recognized to be leaked and sold online. Although the relevant parties are reluctant to officially admit this leak, the action raises concerns about customer data security.

In August 2022, the Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo) was targeted by Bjorka. Internal data from Kominfo employees leaked to the public, sparking sharp criticism of cybersecurity policies in Indonesia. Bjorka also criticized the government's steps in controlling the internet in Indonesia.

The peak of Bjorka's action occurred in September 2022, when he succeeded in leaking personal data from a number of high-ranking state officials, including Kominfo Minister Johnny G. Plate, DPR Speaker Puan Maharani, and SOE Minister Erick Thohir. The leaked information includes telephone numbers, emails, and personal identity data. This hack sparked great concerns about the security of state officials' data.

Bjorka also attacked the MyPertamina system in September 2022. He claims to have obtained millions of customer data from the application, adding to the series of leaks that make people even more restless regarding data security managed by the government.

At the end of 2022, Bjorka again attacked the General Election Commission (KPU) by leaking voter data. This incident is increasingly worrying because it is considered to affect the integrity of the 2024 General Election. Even though the KPU denied it, the public is still worried about the vulnerability of the electoral system.

In mid-2023, Bjorka took action again by hacking and leaking Indonesian passport data. This data includes sensitive information such as passport numbers, publishing dates, and other personal information. This action sparked widespread criticism regarding the government's weak personal data protection.

Bjorka's latest attack on September 17, 2024, managed to break into data from the Directorate General of Taxes. The leaked information includes important tax payment data from a number of taxpayers, sparking concerns regarding the security of the national tax system. This attack shows that the threat to Indonesia's cybersecurity is still far from over.

Bjorka's repeated actions show serious weaknesses in the national cybersecurity system. The government has repeatedly pledged to improve the system and improve data protection, but this latest incident shows that the effort is still not enough to stop threats from increasingly sophisticated hackers.