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Crime Cyber Agency Warns of Millions of Leaked Accounts Linked to Pirated Software Use
Picture courtesy of The Standard. The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has issued an urgent warning following the discovery of over a million leaked user credentials, blaming pirated software as a major cause of severe cyber threats to both individuals and organisations. Air Vice Marshal Amorn Chomchoey, Secretary-General of the NCSA, revealed on 30 May that investigations by the national Computer Emergency Response Team (ThaiCERT) had uncovered widespread use of illegal software. This, he said, had become a primary entry point for hackers to infiltrate computer systems, steal data and launch ransomware attacks. “The use of pirated software is still alarmingly common. It’s not just an issue of legality, it’s a significant security risk. Once malware embedded in this software accesses user credentials, such as usernames and passwords, it allows hackers to infiltrate internal systems undetected,” Amorn stated. He warned that infected systems can expose sensitive login information for services such as VPNs, Remote Desktop connections and cloud platforms, giving attackers direct access to organisational networks. Once inside, they can move laterally across systems, stealing data or deploying ransomware. According to Amorn, more than one million usernames and passwords have already been compromised, with some victims losing entire balances of cryptocurrency from digital wallets. The attacks typically go unnoticed by standard security software, as the credentials used are legitimate and trusted. ThaiCERT’s analysis revealed that various forms of malware are often bundled with pirated software. The most common threats include: • Phishing – Scams where attackers impersonate trusted entities to trick victims into revealing personal or financial information. • Ransomware – Malicious programs that lock a user’s data and demand payment for its release. • Cryptojacking – The unauthorised use of a victim’s device to mine cryptocurrency, leading to performance degradation and overheating. Amorn urged the public and organisations to conduct basic checks for signs of malware infection and to cease using unauthorised software immediately. Users can visit the NCSA website at www.ncsa.or.th for guidelines on how to detect potential infections and take appropriate action. The agency emphasised that securing systems and using only licensed software is essential in the fight against increasingly sophisticated cybercrime. Adapted by Asean Now from The Standard 2025-06-01. -
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Woman Survives 10-Metre Cliff Fall in Phuket Motorcycle Crash Picture courtesy of Matichon. A 22-year-old woman narrowly escaped serious injury after losing control of her motorcycle and plunging off a 10-metre-high roadside cliff in Patong. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362371-woman-survives-10-metre-cliff-fall-in-phuket-motorcycle-crash/ -
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Accident Woman Survives 10-Metre Cliff Fall in Phuket Motorcycle Crash
Picture courtesy of Matichon. A 22-year-old woman narrowly escaped serious injury after losing control of her motorcycle and plunging off a 10-metre-high roadside cliff in Patong. At approximately 13:35 on 30 May, officers from Patong Police Station received a report from the emergency radio centre of a motorcycle crash on Muen Ngen Road, behind a hotel in Patong subdistrict, Kathu district. Investigating officer Pol Sub-Lt Channarong Prakongkuea, along with rescue personnel from the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation, arrived promptly at the scene. They discovered a cream-coloured Honda Scoopy with registration number from Phuket, parked at the roadside with only minor damage. According to initial reports, the driver was identified as Miss Intira Dao, 22, who had been riding with a pillion passenger, Mrs Pathumthip Kuea-det, 41. The pair were reportedly returning home from visiting relatives and were en route to their residence near the mosque in Soi Khok Makham. The crash occurred on a steep downhill curve along Muen Ngen Road. Miss Intira reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to graze a roadside barrier before she fell off the road and tumbled approximately 10 metres down the embankment. She sustained only minor injuries to her mouth and remained conscious throughout. Rescue workers safely retrieved her from the slope, using a rescue stretcher and transported her to Patong Hospital for further treatment. Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-06-01. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 1 June 2025
UPDATE Four Officers Transferred Amid Helicopter Crash Investigation Picture courtesy of Amarin. The national police chief, Police General Kittirat Panpetch, has transferred four officers from the Royal Thai Police Aviation Division to inactive posts at the Royal Thai Police Operations Centre following two fatal crashes in the past month. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1361652-helicopter-crash-in-prachuap-khiri-khan/page/2/#findComment-19839709 -
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Why do so many posters continually diss other posters?
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Are high end smartphones worth the money (to you)?
I think a higher end smartphone is well worth the money. I use mine every single day in multiple ways and it proves very useful. But they don't need replacement or upgrade often. I have an iPhone Pro 11 which is now 6 years old. The newer ones are faster and have better cameras and I guess a few features mine doesn't but I don't seem to miss any of that yet. Only feature I'd like that I know of is ESIM versus physical SIM. Certainly not important enough to upgrade for me. I mean if I do buy another one it would be state of the art which would cost me (looking on Apple right now) $1200. Yeah, over 5-6 years only $200 a year still no reason yet to buy.
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