[Law] Hacker behind over 90 data breaches arrested in Thailand

Summary: A 39-year-old Thai man has been arrested for allegedly conducting over 75 hacking incidents worldwide, targeting companies in various Asia-Pacific nations. Operating under multiple aliases, he was involved in data breaches and extortion schemes, threatening to expose sensitive data if victims did not comply with his demands. Authorities have seized assets valued at over 10 million baht while investigations continue into his extensive cybercriminal activities.

Affected: Companies and businesses in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, and others

Keypoints :

• Arrested individual has been linked to at least 90 data breaches globally, with 65 specifically in the Asia-Pacific region since 2021.
• Used SQL injection tools and exploited vulnerable Remote Desktop Protocol servers to access sensitive databases for extortion.
• Assets worth over 10 million baht seized by Thai authorities, including technology devices and luxury items.