Kut Chok Subdistrict Representatives Report Facebook Page Hack to Cyber Police

Representatives from the Kut Chok Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) in Chai Nat province have officially requested assistance from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB). The complaint follows a security breach in which their official Facebook page was compromised by unknown actors. According to reports from Matichon Online, the hackers utilized the compromised account to post offensive content directed at prominent media outlets. The SAO representatives are now seeking a formal investigation, specifically requesting that authorities trace the IP addresses associated with the unauthorized access to identify the perpetrators and clear the organization's reputation. For residents and visitors, this incident serves as a reminder of the prevalence of social media account takeovers in Thailand. While the SAO is working to regain control and restore its digital presence, the public is advised to exercise caution when interacting with official pages that may display uncharacteristic or inflammatory content. It remains to be confirmed whether the hackers were targeting the organization specifically or if this was part of a broader automated phishing campaign. Authorities have yet to release findings regarding the origin of the attack or the identity of those responsible for the defamatory posts.