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Cyber safety alert
Business, Published on 31/05/2022
» When a small business owner is faced with the responsibilities of production economics, financial reports and marketing all at the same time, cybersecurity can often appear complicated and, at times, unnecessary. However, this disregard for IT security is being exploited by cybercriminals, says the online security firm Kaspersky.
Global cyber rank
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/09/2024
» Re: "Thailand makes great strides in global cybersecurity index", (Business, Sept 20) and "Govt promotes new 'digital nomad' visa", (BP, Sept 20).
Stop the cyber bullies
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/09/2020
» When Pacharaporn Chantarapradit, a young beauty contestant vying for the Miss Grand 2020 title, voiced support for the pro-democracy demonstrators during a question-and-answer session, she might have expected some criticism. But some of those who disagreed with her views went too far.
Beware the cyber warriors
News, Editorial, Published on 17/05/2018
» Recently, our authorities have admitted that Thailand needs to improve cyber security standards against hackers. Yet the government over the past four years has mainly hunted down other groups of "violators" -- political dissidents and lese majeste offenders.
Cyber army holds promise
News, Editorial, Published on 09/10/2018
» The new military lineup that moved into formation on Oct 1 has quickly unveiled plans to reinforce Thailand's "cyber army". Such mentions of this opaque force in the past have usually been a warning of another tightening of Big Brother-like surveillance, accompanied by arrests. The cyber army, frequently touted for 15 years but never publicly revealed, supposedly exists to protect the country from a cyber war. Perhaps this time, the Royal Thai Armed Forces can be persuaded to step up their protection while also allowing citizens more freedom online.
Stop cyber law abuses
News, Editorial, Published on 11/10/2019
» Malaysia has shown the way. Its Lower House on Wednesday passed a bill to repeal the country's much-criticised Anti-Fake News Act. There is no reason for Thai parliamentarians not to push for a similar change to this country's very troubling Computer Crime Act (CCA) because this law has become a tool for authorities to stifle online communication and turn any netizen into a criminal.
Tougher cyber laws ahead
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/02/2025
» A proposed amendment to an executive decree aimed at tackling cybercrime and protecting its victims is expected to be published in the Royal Gazette this month, according to Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.
Cyber effort on transport
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/03/2025
» The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) and the Transport Ministry have collaborated to develop a Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) for the transport and logistics sectors to strengthen measures to prevent and respond to potential cyberthreats to the transport system and public safety.
Double-edged cyber sword
Business, Published on 05/03/2019
» As more companies adopt and upgrade technology to speed up the transfer of information, game-changing business opportunities are created, as well as increased cyber risk, the global professional services firm Aon Plc says in its 2019 Cyber Security Risk Report.
Cyber law raises eyebrows
Business, Published on 15/03/2019
» A cybersecurity bill introduced just weeks ahead of Thailand's first democratic election since a 2014 military coup has stoked concerns it could be used as a weapon to stifle political dissent.