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Trojan attacks zero in on Thailand
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/02/2024
» Thailand has become a target for Trojan malware stealing facial recognition biometric data, while a survey found the country faced a higher rate of cyber-attacks than the global average during the last six months of 2023, according to leading cybersecurity firms.
Thailand feels the force of cyber-attacks
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/08/2023
» The average number of cyber-attacks on organisations in Thailand was almost double the average rate globally and slightly higher than the average within Southeast Asia over the past six months, according to Check Point Research.
Ransomware 3.0 strikes on the rise
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/02/2023
» Thailand recorded the second-highest number of targeted ransomware attacks in Southeast Asia and hackers are expected to increase their extortion and inflict greater damage on financial and reputational victims with Ransomware 3.0, says Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.
Password stealers eye small businesses
Business, Published on 02/11/2022
» Small and medium enterprises form the backbone of Southeast Asia's growing economy. Accounting for more than 90% of the private businesses in the region, this sector is responsible for generating employment, exports and GDP growth.
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.
Cybersecurity readiness for CII deemed critical
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/03/2022
» Cybersecurity readiness for critical information infrastructure (CII) needs to be improved to guard against cyberwarfare and support the country's ranking in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), say the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry and National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA).
E-payment security wish list
Business, Published on 15/02/2022
» As consumers in Southeast Asia become increasingly aware of the importance of safeguarding their financial data, they want to see additional security features offered by banks and mobile wallet providers, says a study by the online security firm Kaspersky.
More secure payment needed
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/10/2021
» Related parties share a common view that the security bar must be further raised by both users and service operators to prevent cybercrime regarding online payment transactions.
Mobile malware growing within Asean
Business, Published on 03/09/2021
» As the pandemic continues to grip Southeast Asia, more workers are expected to set up remote office environments, if not continue to work virtually. This keeps people safer physically, but can also leave their employers more vulnerable.
The hidden price of piracy
Business, Neil Gane, Published on 21/12/2018
» The speed and ubiquity of internet communication these days has greatly expanded access to pirated content. Consumer expectations of getting "something for nothing" are an unfortunate byproduct of the internet era.