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Thailand is confronting an alarming rise in misinformation and disinformation campaigns targeting its medium-to-large companies, according to the World Security Report by Allied Universal and G4S. The report, which surveyed over 2,300 Chief Security Officers globally, highlighted that 78% of these companies experienced such attacks in the past year. Additionally, 60% of experts pointed out that more than half of threat actors are motivated by disinformation, marking the country as the second-highest globally for such threats.

 

These findings emerge amid a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and economic instability in the region. Sanjay Verma, President of Asia & Middle East at G4S, emphasized that these challenges are accelerating financially motivated cybercrimes and innovative threat patterns. Moreover, Komol Panmongkol, Country Manager of G4S Thailand, stressed that economic instability is perceived as a major threat, encouraging companies to shift security from a supportive role to a core corporate strategy.

 

The report advocates for the implementation of three strategic pillars to address these threats: integrating advanced technology like AI and digital solutions to quickly detect and counter misinformation; upskilling personnel to stay ahead of evolving cyber tactics; and fostering a culture where security is a shared responsibility within the organization. These recommendations aim to fortify Thailand's corporate defense against the increasing impact of misinformation.

 

Looking ahead, the focus will be on observing how companies implement these strategies to protect against internal vulnerabilities, such as the leaking of sensitive information, which is projected to be a significant threat next year. The effectiveness of these measures may well determine the resilience of Thai businesses in the face of rising misinformation threats, reported The Nation.

 

Key Takeaways

• High Disinformation Threat: 78% of Thai companies faced recent misinformation attacks.
• Expert Alerts: Economic instability heightens financial cybercrimes, say experts.
• Strategic Defense: Emphasizes tech integration, personnel upskilling, and security culture.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-12-17

 

 

 

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Stay in fear and dont trust anyone...

Thankfully, AI will save us.

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