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The Government of Thailand has issued a warning to online gamblers in the country, following an alleged breach of their personal data.
The Thailand Computer Security Coordination Centre (ThaiCERT) said that about 3.3m Thai citizens’ personal information has been compromised and have been found in “foreign database systems which overlap with gambling websites.”
The compromised data includes information such as names, birth dates, government identification numbers, phone numbers and banking information.
Gambling is illegal in Thailand, however, illegal gambling is thriving. There have been several cases of illegal online gambling rings operating in the country. The agency has warned people against scam phone calls and other fraudulent contacts through social media.
Source: Latest News on European Gaming Media Network
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