Bangkok, The Bank of Thailand (BoT) expedites inspections of banks. In the case where employees use customer information to sell The said employee has already been fired and prosecuted by the bank, while the latest Bin Attack case is under investigation.
Miss Suwanee Jesadasak, Assistant Governor Financial Institution Supervision Line The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has revealed the case of a bank employee selling customer data that it is currently under investigation. It has been separated into 2 cases. In the first case, it must be verified that the information that was leaked Is it disconnected from the system? which customer information must be treated with the utmost care The rights of those who can access the data are specified. Therefore, you must check that Has the customer data been released to anyone who does not have access to it? and the system must protect against personal use. In this case, we must investigate together with the financial institution to see how the information was leaked.
Case 2: I
nformation leaked from a dishonest employee. By recording the names and information of customers from outside booths. which is a matter of employee corruption For which the bank must take strict punishment. However, it is still necessary to see what the bank’s process is to supervise this case.
It is learned that the said employee has been dismissed by the bank and has been prosecuted according to the law. However, the BoT will go in and see if the bank has any defects or not, and what needs to be done is Stern action must be taken against these employees to ensure they are punished. That it’s not worth it if you do it. Because both were fired and prosecuted
As for the case of data theft via Bin Attack, which happened most recently last night. Under investigation If it is an error from the banking system The bank is responsible. Data theft through the Bin Attack method is something that has happened before. The BoT does not ignore cyber threats. There are always adjustments to IT regulations, but criminals
are constantly adapting and developing themselves as well.
‘The Bank of Thailand tries its best in every possible angle. For example, this case was investigated immediately after receiving the report. At the same time, I would like to leave service users to take care of themselves. Take care of any risks that may occur,’ Ms. Suwannee said.
Source: Thai News Agency