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Instagram, the Main Platform for Digital Attacks in Indonesia in 2025

Akbar Ridwan 20/02/2026 18:34 WIB

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According to SAFENet's data, Instagram became the main platform for digital attacks in Indonesia in 2025.

The Number of Digital Incidents and Attacks in Indonesia by Platform (2025)

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The Number of Digital Incidents and Attacks in Indonesia by Platform (2025)

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According to data from the Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network (SAFEnet), there were 907 cases of digital attacks and security incidents recorded in Indonesia throughout 2025.

This number nearly tripled compared to 2024, when there were only 330 cases.

"This surge has been evident since the beginning of the year and continued throughout the reporting period," SAFEnet said in its report.

In 2025, the most frequent digital attacks occurred on Instagram with 278 cases, equivalent to 31% of the total cases recorded.

These digital attacks included threats, hacking, doxing, account suspensions, extortion, data theft, and ransomware.

Here's a breakdown of the number of digital incidents and attacks in Indonesia by platform throughout 2025, according to SAFEnet's data:

Instagram: 278 cases
WhatsApp: 230 cases
X: 71 cases
Facebook: 56 cases
Websites: 55 cases
TikTok: 50 cases
Devices: 43 cases
E-mail: 31 cases
Telegram: 26 cases
Mobile phones: 18 cases
YouTube: 11 cases
Threads: 5 cases
Discord: 4 cases
LinkedIn: 2 cases
Others: 27 cases

According to SAFEnet, this data shows that attacks not only target public expression spaces, but also victims' private communication spaces.

"Platform X is often the starting point for delivering criticism, Instagram becomes a medium for identity-based attacks, while WhatsApp is used for direct intimidation that has a psychological impact," said SAFEnet.

SAFEnet also found that, in the political context, digital attacks are no longer just targeting human rights activists, civil society organizations, or journalists, but also ordinary citizens and even state civil servants.

"Criticism of policies is increasingly being treated as a threat to stability, so posts that reflect public discontent often become targets of attacks, even impacting victims' families," said SAFEnet.

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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