Cybercrime Crackdown: Infamous Hacker Busted in Bangkok Bust-Up!
A suspected cyber criminal, known as “ALTDOS” and “DESORDEN Group,” was nabbed in Bangkok for leaking data of over 90 organizations. This elusive hacker has been a real data party pooper since 2020, crashing databases, demanding ransoms, and now facing charges for his antics.
Hot Take:
Who knew that Thailand’s hottest tourist attraction would be a cybercriminal mastermind? Forget beaches and elephants, it’s all about SQL injections and CobaltStrike beacons now. In a plot twist worthy of a Hollywood thriller, the Royal Thai Police have proven that the long arm of the law can reach even the most evasive of keyboard cowboys. Chia might have thought he was a ghost, but it seems he was just a phantom menace waiting to be busted.
Key Points:
- Caught in the act: Suspected cybercriminal “Chia” was arrested in Bangkok for leaking data from over 90 organizations.
- A jack of all aliases: Operating under monikers like ALTDOS and DESORDEN since 2020, Chia managed to pilfer and leak over 13TB of data.
- Asia-Pacific’s digital villain: His hacking spree primarily affected Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and India, with a few European and North American gigs.
- Hit them where it hurts: Employed blackmail tactics, including contacting the press and regulators to maximize the victims’ agony.
- Arrested and confessed: The 39-year-old admitted guilt and now faces a laundry list of charges, including unauthorized access and attempted extortion.
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