cyber
- Crime News
Cyber theft in Udon Thani drains 2.4 million baht from firm
A significant cyber theft incident involving a mobile banking app has emerged, affecting an accountancy firm in Udon Thani. The firm found its bank accounts emptied of 2.4 million baht across three banks, and the lack of notification about these transactions has raised serious concerns. Ornanong Boonto, managing director of a company in Moomon, Mueang district, shared her experience to…
- Business News
Thailand unveils National Cyber Academy to enhance cybersecurity
The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has introduced the Thailand National Cyber Academy in a bid to enhance cybersecurity literacy across the nation. Caretaker Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong emphasised that the academy will significantly contribute to the development of IT professionals at all age levels, thereby bolstering national cybersecurity. This initiative is part of the second phase…
- Business News
TKC aims for cybersecurity sector growth in Thailand
Turnkey Communication Services (TKC), a digital solutions provider listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), has set its sights on the cybersecurity sector, forecasting that it will account for 5% of its total income this year. This ambitious move comes as part of a broader strategy to achieve double-digit annual growth over the next five years. TKC’s chief executive…
- Thailand News
Young mother jailed due to ID theft scam sparks cybersecurity overhaul
A mother tricked into providing her national ID card information which was subsequently used for fraudulent activities, finds herself and her six month old baby behind bars. The case has prompted an urgent call to action from authorities and the public alike, as the hunt for the criminal syndicate intensifies. A plea for assistance was lodged today, January 26, with…
- World News
US takes down Russian FSB’s sophisticated global malware network
The US Justice Department announced yesterday that it had successfully dismantled a “sophisticated” malware network, known as “Snake” or “Uroburos”, that had been utilized by Russia’s FSB intelligence agency for two decades. This highly advanced cyber-espionage tool allowed the FSB to secretly spy on target computer systems in 50 countries, focusing on government networks, research facilities, journalists, and other high-value…
