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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 29 May 2025
Bulgarian National Arrested for Planting Malware in ATMs Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A 50-year-old Bulgarian man has been arrested in connection with a sophisticated scheme to disable ATM machines across Thailand by installing data transmission cables embedded with malware. Authorities say the cyberattack has already affected at least 13 machines and has caused serious disruption to financial institutions. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362111-bulgarian national-arrested-for-planting-malware-in-atms/ -
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Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A 50-year-old Bulgarian man has been arrested in connection with a sophisticated scheme to disable ATM machines across Thailand by installing data transmission cables embedded with malware. Authorities say the cyberattack has already affected at least 13 machines and has caused serious disruption to financial institutions. The arrest was announced at a press conference on 28 May, held at the Technology Crime Suppression Division 2 (TCSD2) in Muang Thong Thani, where senior police officials, including Police Lieutenant General Trirong Phiwphan and Police Major General Siriwat Deepor, confirmed the suspect’s involvement in a wider network of international criminals targeting ATM infrastructure. According to Police Colonel Weerkwin Sermsri Thanachai, the case was triggered in March 2025 when a financial institution reported suspicious activity involving an individual posing as a legitimate ATM maintenance technician. The suspect, equipped with a master key, allegedly opened ATM cabinets, replaced internal data cables and removed the original cables. Subsequent investigations revealed that the replacement cables contained a virus known as “Jackpot,” which could be activated via an embedded SIM card using internet signals. The malware disrupted the machines’ electrical systems, rendering them unable to dispense cash, thus undermining the country’s financial security. Police investigators tried to trace the suspect and his accomplices, believed to be two or three foreign nationals, using CCTV footage. They identified a rented white Honda City vehicle used in the operation and tracked it to the rental company, which provided the suspect’s personal information. Surveillance led police to a residence in Bang Phlap, Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi. On 27 May, officers executed a search warrant issued by the Nonthaburi Provincial Court and arrested Mr. Ivan Valtsev at the premises. Inside the house, police recovered several stolen data cables and computer equipment believed to be linked to the crimes. Mr. Valtsev faces a slew of charges, including night-time theft involving security breaches, the unauthorised interception of computer data, malicious modification of computer systems, and actions aimed at disrupting the functionality of critical infrastructure. The charges also include unauthorised access to secured computer systems used by banks and other financial institutions, with potential implications for national economic and public security. The suspect has partially denied the allegations, claiming he was only responsible for opening the ATMs and that the equipment found in his possession belonged to him. Police are now intensifying efforts to locate his accomplices and investigate any broader network involved in the cybercrime. Full details will be released as the investigation continues. The case highlights increasing concerns over digital threats to financial institutions and the need for robust cybersecurity measures in Thailand’s banking sector. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-29. -
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