Bangkok:Mr. Chaiyanok Chidchob, the Minister of Digital Economy and Society, has clarified that Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat Party, and Mr. Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, were warned about malware threats on their mobile phones but not specifically about the Pegasus spyware.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chaiyanok stated that the warnings did not mention Pegasus specifically. He highlighted a statement from Apple regarding a hacking operation affecting 99 countries but without specifying the software involved. Mr. Chaiyanok emphasized the importance of discussing countermeasures against cyber threats at the upcoming National Security Council (NSC) meeting.
Mr. Chaiyanok further advised the public to exercise caution with digital security. He recommended frequently changing passwords, avoiding clicking on advertising links, and being cautious with public internet connections. He also mentioned that Thailand is coordinating with experts and large corporations to enhance cybersecurity measures and is seeking additional information from Apple.