Major Data Breach in Thailand Exposes Personal Data of 20 Million Elderly Citizens
Major Data Breach in Thailand Exposes Personal Data of 20 Million Elderly Citizens
A significant data breach involving personal information of nearly 20 million elderly Thai citizens has been reported. The incident, which was confirmed by the Department of Older Persons under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security in Thailand, is currently under investigation. This breach exposes the urgent need for tighter cybersecurity measures in the public sector's management of citizen data.
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Israel Ojoko
08 Feb 2024 01:43 EST
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Major Data Breach in Thailand Exposes Personal Data of 20 Million Elderly Citizens
Major Data Breach in Thailand Exposes Personal Data of 20 Million Elderly Citizens
In a massive breach of digital trust, personal information of nearly 20 million elderly Thai citizens was leaked from the Department of Older Persons (DOP) under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security in Thailand. This alarming incident was initially reported by Los Angeles-based cybersecurity firm, Resecurity, on January 22, and later confirmed by Anukul Peedkaew, the permanent secretary of social development and human security.
Concerning Details of the Leak
The data breach involved a staggering 19,718,687 rows of personal identifiable information (PII) including sensitive details such as names, ID card numbers, phone numbers, emails, salaries, and personal photographs. The breach has already resulted in at least 14 cases of cybercrime, with the origin of the breach still unidentified.
Immediate Response and Future Implications
Following the leak, the DOP took swift action, lodging a complaint with the Thai cyber police and the Committee for the Protection of Personal Information. While instituting heightened security measures to protect personal data, the incident is currently under investigation to determine if the leak was the result of insider access or external hacking.
Call for Better Cybersecurity Measures
Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, a member of parliament from the Move Forward party, expressed concern over the breach on the party's Facebook page. He called for the acceleration of the government's 'Cloud First' policy, a strategy that could potentially help in preventing such data leaks in the future. His call to action highlights the inadequacy in the public sector's management of citizen data and the urgent need for tighter cybersecurity measures, especially in the age of cloud-based services and digital infrastructure.
A significant data breach involving personal information of nearly 20 million elderly Thai citizens has been reported. The incident, which was confirmed by the Department of Older Persons under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security in Thailand, is currently under investigation. This breach exposes the urgent need for tighter cybersecurity measures in the public sector's management of citizen data.
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08 Feb 2024 01:43 EST
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Major Data Breach in Thailand Exposes Personal Data of 20 Million Elderly Citizens
Major Data Breach in Thailand Exposes Personal Data of 20 Million Elderly Citizens
In a massive breach of digital trust, personal information of nearly 20 million elderly Thai citizens was leaked from the Department of Older Persons (DOP) under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security in Thailand. This alarming incident was initially reported by Los Angeles-based cybersecurity firm, Resecurity, on January 22, and later confirmed by Anukul Peedkaew, the permanent secretary of social development and human security.
Concerning Details of the Leak
The data breach involved a staggering 19,718,687 rows of personal identifiable information (PII) including sensitive details such as names, ID card numbers, phone numbers, emails, salaries, and personal photographs. The breach has already resulted in at least 14 cases of cybercrime, with the origin of the breach still unidentified.
Immediate Response and Future Implications
Following the leak, the DOP took swift action, lodging a complaint with the Thai cyber police and the Committee for the Protection of Personal Information. While instituting heightened security measures to protect personal data, the incident is currently under investigation to determine if the leak was the result of insider access or external hacking.
Call for Better Cybersecurity Measures
Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, a member of parliament from the Move Forward party, expressed concern over the breach on the party's Facebook page. He called for the acceleration of the government's 'Cloud First' policy, a strategy that could potentially help in preventing such data leaks in the future. His call to action highlights the inadequacy in the public sector's management of citizen data and the urgent need for tighter cybersecurity measures, especially in the age of cloud-based services and digital infrastructure.
