Dating app malware, not charging cables, blamed for money theft

The Bank of Thailand warns mobile phone users to avoid opening unconfirmed links and using unsecured phones to make monetary transactions. (File photo)

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has rejected a social media post that a man lost money from his bank account when recharging his phone at a public outlet, and blamed the theft on a malware attack.

Police later also blamed malware for the theft, saying the user had downloaded an unsafe dating app known as "sweet meet".