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Thailand Bolsters Military with Chinese VN-1C Armored Vehicles
Thailand is boosting its military firepower with a 1 billion baht deal for VN-1 armored vehicles from China, enhancing its combat capabilities under the 2025 defense budget. This significant procurement comes as part of efforts to modernize the Royal Thai Army's arsenal.
Hermes AI Agent Fuels Automated Attack on Thai Finance Ministry
Security researchers uncovered a massive 470MB trove of 585 files detailing an automated cyberattack on Thailand's Ministry of Finance, led by the malicious Hermes AI Agent. The stolen data reveals a sophisticated operation, complete with web shells, exploit code, and logs that expose the attack's inner workings.
Hackers Leverage AI Tool Hermes to Breach Thai Finance Ministry Network
A careless mistake left 585 files and 470 MB of sensitive data exposed, as hackers used an open-source AI agent called Hermes to breach Thailand's Ministry of Finance network. The breach was made possible when an operator enabled YOLO mode, which disabled the agent's normal approval requirement.
The Gentlemen Ransomware Gang Exposes Advanced Tactics
Meet The Gentlemen, a notorious ransomware gang that's made a name for itself with sophisticated tactics, ranking among the top 10 ransomware actors in just a few months. Since February 2026, they've been wreaking havoc across industries and geographies, with a strong presence in Brazil, China, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Thailand.
Google Tightens Android App Verification Rules Ahead of Sept. 30 Deadline
Get ready for a safer app experience on Android! As of September 30, 2026, Google will start enforcing developer verification, blocking installs of unverified apps on certified phones in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand.
China Bolsters Mekong River Patrols With Advanced Weaponry
China is taking its Mekong River patrols to the next level with cutting-edge gear, including remote weapon stations and rocket launchers, to ensure the waterway remains safe and open. This move is part of a long-standing joint security operation with Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand to prevent incidents like the 2011 massacre that sparked the initiative.