The Thai Criminal Court has ordered the shutdown of the website 9near.org, which is believed to be connected to a notorious hacker known as “9near.” This decision came after the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society requested the order to be issued under the Computer Crime Act.
The court found that the website’s content was fraudulent and could cause harm to the general public and the country. The shutdown order was made following the hacker’s announcement that they would no longer leak personal information.
According to Minister of Digital Economy and Society Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, the police have a prime suspect in the case. However, it is still unclear from which government agency the datasets were leaked. The minister believes that the hacker’s intention was not to profit from the threat but rather to expose a vulnerability or discredit the government.
The hacker claims to have personal data belonging to 55 million people in Thailand. This situation has raised concerns about data privacy and cybersecurity in the country. The government has urged the public to remain vigilant and to take measures to protect their personal information.
The shutdown of the website is a significant step in preventing the spread of false information and protecting the public from potential harm. It also serves as a warning to hackers who may attempt similar breaches of cybersecurity in the future.
The incident highlights the importance of having robust cybersecurity measures in place, both for individuals and organizations. The Thai government has been working to improve its cybersecurity infrastructure in recent years, but this case shows that more needs to be done to protect personal information and prevent cyberattacks.
