Thailand Urges Cybersecurity Boost for Logistics Post Data Breach

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Picture courtesy of Canadian Global Affairs Institute

 

Thailand's National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has issued a stern warning to logistics companies, urging them to fortify customer data protection measures in the wake of a concerning cyberattack. This alert follows a significant security breach within a major company's system, leading to the exposure of sensitive consumer information. The incident has prompted the Personal Data Protection Commission to launch a thorough investigation.

 

Air Vice Marshal Amorn Chomchoey, head of the NCSA, highlighted the growing risk as e-commerce and mobile apps burgeon. Delivery firms are responsible for safeguarding a massive amount of private data, with leaked delivery addresses posing an immediate threat far greater than traditional data breaches.

 

The compromised company, remaining unnamed, suffered a substantial data leak via a vulnerable application programming interface (API). This particular API flaw allowed hackers easy access, showcasing how APIs, crucial for software communication, have become favoured targets for cybercriminals.

 

 

The breach came to light during a separate law enforcement investigation into the notorious Oreo gang, which was linked to the distribution of concerning videos. A gang member revealed that stolen data was utilised for targeting and harassing individuals, exposing a network of illicit activities. Further enquiries unveiled that a 16-year-old was recruited to gather data using credentials from an accomplice.

 

In response, AVM Amorn has released critical security improvement guidelines for logistics operators. Key recommendations include adopting robust password policies, multi-factor authentication, encrypting API exchanges, and employing auditing tools for database oversight. Additionally, the NCSA advocates for implementing anomaly detection systems to identify unusual data activity, ensuring adherence to personal data protection regulations.

 

The overarching message is unmistakable: with cybercriminals increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities in the digital supply chain, enhancing security measures is paramount to avoid severe breaches, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-02-17

 

 

[inactiveposter]

It would be nice to know the company and what the breach involved. Was it a bank and account info was stolen? Or maybe a medical company? Or an online retailer and credit card info was stolen? Who was affected by this?

[fondue zoo]

The policy of not naming the entities involved here, when it comes to data breaches, is not going to work long term.

I know they don't like it, and probably won't handle it rationally, but it will all come unstuck if a bigger player's database is compromised at some point... and the clock is ticking. 

But I'm sure those major banks still using pirate copies of XP for their atm's are safe and secure.

 

* in fairness to them, the ones I've seen in Bangkok all had XP Service Pack 2 applied... so we're golden.