106 million tourists who have been to Thailand have personal data leaked

 

Data of 106 million visitors to Thailand since 2011 has been leaked which is affecting the reputation of this country's tourism industry.

According to Comparitechcybersecurity, a research firm, the personal data of 106 million international visitors to Thailand over the past 10 years was leaked online in August this year, before being cleared by the Thai authorities. quick handling. Comparitechleaked said the data included full name, gender, passport number, date of arrival, visa type and residency status.

Thailand's National Cyber ​​Security Agency (NCSA) confirmed the incident and said it had found no evidence that the data was sold to underground websites. Bob Diachenko, head of network security research Comparitech,discovered it on 22/8. Thai authorities secured the database back on August 23.

Tourists wait to go through immigration procedures at Suvarnabhumi airport in 2017. Photo: Bangkok Post

Lawyer Paiboon Amonpinyokeat, a member of the National Cyber ​​Security Committee (NCSC), said the disclosure of visitors' data The calendar is related to information infrastructure and data owners must report this to the NCSA promptly, or they will be fined 200,000 baht (about 140 million VND).

Tourism Authority of Thailand chief Yuthasak Supasorn said tourists are assured that this will not happen again in the future. The leak of personal information has had a significant impact, causing tourists to lose confidence. He added that tourists may think twice before visiting Thailand, especially business travelers, if they perceive threats to their personal security.

"Tourists, hotels and airlines have to work together to assess the risks from this, expanding their precautionary measures as soon as possible," added Yuthasak Supasorn. NCSC member, Prinya Hom-anek, said the government and relevant agencies must quickly clarify the matter to protect Thailand's reputation and build trust among tourists.