International Hacker Arrested in Thailand Following Collaboration Between Singapore and Thai Authorities
A 39-year-old hacker suspected of orchestrating a series of international data breaches was arrested in Thailand on Wednesday, February 26. The arrest follows a joint effort between the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Royal Thai Police (RTP), marking a significant milestone in the fight against cybercrime.
Background of the Investigation
The investigation into the hacker’s activities began in 2020 when 11 victims in Singapore reported receiving ransom demands from multiple threat actors operating under various aliases, including ALTDOS, DESORDEN, GHOSTR, and 0mid16B. However, further analysis by SPF revealed that these identities were likely linked to a single threat actor responsible for at least 75 data breaches worldwide.
Authorities suspect the hacker exploited vulnerabilitie...