Cyber-attack Surge Plunges Thailand into Security Crisis

Bangkok Post | 19th February 2025

Thailand's cybersecurity landscape faces a crisis as attacks here are 70% higher than the global average, mainly phishing and banking scams, according to global cybersecurity firm Check Point Software Technologies.

An IT executive who requested anonymity said since the second half of last year, delays in government IT procurement and the slumping stock market have affected IT security spending in Thailand.

"The average in Thailand of 3,180 cyber-attacks per week per organisation over the last six months [August 2024 to January 2025] far surpasses the global average of 1,843 attacks per week per organisation," said Chanvith Iddhivadhana, Thailand country manager of Check Point Software.

Among the most pressing threats in Thailand are phishing scams and banking malware, both of which have significantly higher infection rates than the global average.

According to Check Point Intelligence Report, ransomware incidents in Thailand account for 6% of cyber-attacks, compared with the global average of 4%, while banking malware is responsible for 9.5% of attacks, compared with 2.8% globally.

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