AIS to Implement Additional Security Measures After Cyber Attack

[snoop1130]

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Advanced Info Service plc. (AIS) has said it will implement additional security measures after hackers compromised data on about 100,000 of its customers last Friday (18 Feb).

 

On Monday (21 Feb), AIS informed the Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) that it will use a two-factor authentication system as its preferred method for cyber security.

 

AIS explained that employees must enter a One Time Password (OTP) from their phone or from an authenticator program on a computer to access its network. The telecommunications service provider said it will also use an "Information Protection’’ method. Such a method determines the role and rights of a user from the beginning of the database building process, in addition to the usual requirement of setting up usernames and passwords. Those without the correct parameters will not be able to access protected information.

 

AIS also said it will establish a team of experts on data security to monitor the company’s sensitive information using the “Social Monitoring” method. The team will scan social media around the clock to prevent hackers from stealing data from the company and posting it online.

 

According to the telco, swift legal complaints will be lodged against perpetrators who reveal sensitive information to the public.

 

Users are encouraged to report suspected leaks of sensitive information directly to the AIS Call Center.

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2022-02-22

 

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[ChrisY1]

One of the major telecom companies in Thailand...and gets hacked.

Now going to install additional security....makes me ask why now? Why not 6 months ago...when was the last security upgrade?...why not keep improving security all the time?

 

 

[hotchilli]

24 minutes ago, ChrisY1 said:

One of the major telecom companies in Thailand...and gets hacked.

Now going to install additional security....makes me ask why now? Why not 6 months ago...when was the last security upgrade?...why not keep improving security all the time?

 

 

Every action in Thailand is retrospectively done.

[NE1]

Like everything else here , nothing gets done till after the event.

 

[jacko45k]

6 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Every action in Thailand is retrospectively done.

Always reactive, never proactive. In the case of traffic/roads and dangers there, often means after someone is injured or worse.... or someone gets embarrassed on social media. 

[phetphet]

Have they notified those whose information has been taken? 

What with having to provide passport details nowadays, and perhaps bank details, they hold a lot of personal info.

Edited February 23, 2022 by phetphet

[topt]

1 minute ago, phetphet said:

Have they notified those whose information has been taken? 

First question I asked myself followed by exactly what information?

I wonder if any of the other news outlets have more info.....

[Bangkok Barry]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

AIS also said it will establish a team of experts on data security

So they are going to employ foreigners then? No experts on data security are available in Thailand, judging by the constant hacks.