Ransomware attacks have gained popularity among hackers
worldwide, with the attackers locking files and programs on the computer
systems of anyone that falls victim to their trick, not minding the individual’s
financial strength. But in Thailand, ransomware attacks is strictly for the big
the companies.
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According to the Bangkok post, hackers are targeting mostly the big companies and charging them huge amount of money to unlock their
systems or locked data. The report says that most of the companies end up
paying the ransom and never lodge a complaint in fear of hurting their
reputation.
“When ransomware is
installed on the targeted computer network, the entire system is frozen. That
is when the hacker usually contacts the administrator and demand a ransom
payment,” the Bangkok post quoted a police inspector with the TCSD’s
sub-dividion 1, pol Maj Pathompong Silapasuk.
The companies that are
held to ransom for some unknown reason(s) don’t report the incident to the
police –maybe to save their face from investors, or some might be scared not to
involve the authorities so as not to provoke the hackers who can remotely wipe
off their system data.
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Design Alternative Company also suffered from a ransomware
attack. but instead, they refused to pay the ransom and then involved an
external body and at the end they lost more than 1 million baht (USD 28,876) in
the process.
“That cost me more
than 1 million baht, which was more than the initial ransom they demanded I pay.
And if I had paid it right away, I would not have faced this much loss,” Mr.
Somsak CEO of Design Alternative Company said.
Here's a guide to help you defend your self against Ransonware attacks - courtesy of SenseCy
