Elaelo: Replacement Social Media for X that Makes Indo Netizens Excited

Recently, the Indonesian virtual world has been shocked by the emergence of a new social media platform called Elaelo.

Claimed to be a replacement for X (formerly known as Twitter), Elaelo suddenly went viral and sparked controversy.

However, surprisingly, this platform is also considered a phishing threat. Many internet users are curious and at the same time worried about the origins and safety of Elaelo.

So, is Elaelo really a social media replacement for X, or just a phishing trap that puts your personal data at risk.

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Elaelo's Origins and Claims of X's Replacement

Elaelo appeared in the midst of plans to block Twitter in Indonesia by the Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo).

This platform has attracted the attention of many internet users because of its claim to be made by Kominfo which can replace X.

On its main page, Elaelo welcomes users with the message “Welcome to Elaelo – Replacement Local Social Media for X/Twitter.”

However, this claim was immediately doubted when the Minister of Communication and Information, Budi Arie Setiadi, firmly stated that the Elaelo site was not made by the government or Kominfo.

Reporting from Kompas.com, Budi Arie emphasized that Kominfo is still finding out who actually created the site.

He also said that the Elaelo website displayed the Garuda Pancasila symbol and the message "Under Construction by Kominfo" which turned out to be part of a phishing effort.

Currently, Elaelo has been blocked due to its unclear origins and potential threat to the security of users' personal data.

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The role of PT. Digital Data Scripts in Domain Registration

When speculation about the manager of the Elaelo site led to PT. Digital Data Aksara, the company immediately provided clarification.

In a viral post, it was reported that "Digital Aksara" which has offices in Cyber Building 1 is the manager of Elaelo. However, PT. Aksara Data Digital denied their involvement in managing the site.

Aksara Data Digital explains that even though the elaelo.id domain is registered through them as a registrar, the content of the site is entirely the responsibility of the domain owner and hosting.

The company insists that it only acts as a domain seller to the public and is not involved in developing or managing the site's content.

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Data Security Threats and Netizen Responses

Elaelo raises major concerns regarding the security of personal data. This platform appears with an attractive appearance and claims to be a replacement for X, but in reality its origins are unclear and its function is not yet fully known.

This makes many internet users wary, because filling personal data into platforms that have not been proven to be secure is very risky.

Many users reported difficulties when trying to register on Elaelo. Even though you have filled in complete personal data, there are still many people who cannot complete the registration process.

This adds to suspicions that the platform only wants to collect personal data without providing any real service.

The Minister of Communication and Information himself has confirmed that the Elaelo site will be put in order immediately, to avoid further potential threats.

Netizens also reacted with various comments, ranging from curious to skeptical.

Some users stated that they were interested in trying the new platform, but most others chose to err on the side of caution and wait for further clarification from the authorities.

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So, that's an explanation of the various Elaelo application controversies. The emergence of Elaelo as a social media substitute for X in Indonesia has raised many question marks and concerns.

The claim that this platform was created by Kominfo has been proven to be untrue, and is even indicated as a phishing attempt.

Aksara Data Digital, which was initially thought to be the manager, has denied their involvement and emphasized that they only act as domain registrars.

With potential threats to the security of personal data and unclear origins, it is very important for you to be careful and not easily trust platforms whose security has not been verified.

The government and Kominfo are working to regulate the Elaelo site and ensure the safety of internet users in Indonesia.

So, stay alert and always check the correctness of the information before providing personal data to any platform, guys.

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