Indonesia Suspends Game Rating System Over Major Data Breach Claims

Severity: High (Score: 66.5)

Sources: inp.polri.go.id, Theregister

Summary

Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has suspended the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS) following allegations of a data breach that exposed sensitive developer credentials and unreleased game footage. A user named 'Me_Finity' claimed to have accessed approximately 1,000 developer emails and gameplay videos for upcoming titles like '007: First Light' and 'Echoes of Aincrad.' The ministry initiated an investigation on April 17, 2026, to assess the security vulnerabilities that led to this breach. The suspension of IGRS aims to restore system integrity and maintain credibility within the gaming industry. The incident raises significant concerns about data protection and the security of online services in Indonesia. The ministry is currently reviewing its policies, technology, and human resources to address these vulnerabilities. Key Points: • IGRS suspended due to a data breach exposing 1,000 developer emails and unreleased game footage. • Investigation launched by the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs on April 17, 2026. • Upcoming titles affected include '007: First Light' and 'Echoes of Aincrad,' with gameplay footage leaked.

Key Entities

• Data Breach (attack_type)
• Apnic (company)
• Mantra Inc (company)
• Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association (company)
• Square Enix (company)
• Wikimedia Foundation (company)
• Australia (country)
• Cook Islands (country)
• Finland (country)
• India (country)
• Indonesia (country)
• CWE-200 - Exposure of Sensitive Information (cwe)
• inp.polri.go.id (domain)