Indodax is conducting a system shutdown to investigate a suspected security breach, causing temporary inaccessibility of their platform.
Indodax assures users their balances are secure and Bappebti is coordinating with them to resolve the issue.
By Falito Villienuve Tandra, Salma Farah Faiza, and Iman Satyo Adi
September 13, 2024 at 16:30 GMT+7
Cryptocurrency exchange Indodax recently faced a significant hacking incident, resulting in substantial financial losses estimated at US$18.2 million (Rp280.2 billion). The breach, uncovered by Web3 security firm Cyvers Alerts, involved over 150 suspicious transactions, raising concerns within the crypto community.
In light of the situation, the Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) has issued a statement urging investors to remain calm and refrain from panicking. As one of Indonesia’s largest crypto exchanges, this incident has brought considerable attention to Indodax’s security measures and the broader implications for the country’s burgeoning cryptocurrency market.
The regulatory body is closely monitoring the situation, ensuring that proper actions are taken to address the breach and protect investors.
Indodax logo illustration | Source: Aditia Noviansyah/Kumparan
Bappebti has confirmed receipt of reports regarding a suspected breach involving Indodax and is actively coordinating with the cryptocurrency exchange to address the issue. Indodax, which operates under Bappebti as a registered Crypto Asset Physical Trader (CPFAK), has initiated a comprehensive system shutdown to thoroughly investigate and resolve the security concerns.
This shutdown is a precautionary measure to ensure that all systems are securely inspected and any vulnerabilities are addressed before the platform resumes normal operations. Bappebti has advised the public, particularly Indodax customers, to remain calm and not panic during this period.
The agency is closely monitoring the situation and working in tandem with Indodax to facilitate effective resolution, aiming to restore full functionality and security to the platform as quickly as possible.
CEO of Indodax, Oscar Darmawan | Source: Doc. INDODAX
Indodax CEO, Oscar Darmawan, confirmed that a breach in their transaction system had been detected, prompting immediate action. As part of the investigation, the platform and its application have been temporarily shut down for maintenance and security checks.
This downtime is necessary to ensure that no further vulnerabilities remain and to reinforce the platform’s security. Darmawan reassured customers that, despite the temporary inaccessibility, all balances—both in cryptocurrency and rupiah—are secure and protected.
He emphasized that the platform will reopen once it is confirmed that everything is operating safely and smoothly. Darmawan’s statement follows regulatory support from Bappebti, which urged investors to remain calm. The collaborative efforts aim to resolve the issue swiftly while maintaining customer confidence and platform integrity.
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