{"id":26860,"date":"2025-08-14T11:43:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T04:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trueblog.info\/blog\/?p=26860"},"modified":"2025-08-14T11:47:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T04:47:19","slug":"true-cybersafe-x-truemoney-hackathon-thailand-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/en\/true-cybersafe-x-truemoney-hackathon-thailand-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Unveiling Winning Crime Tech Ideas from Three New-Gen University Champions at the \u201cTrue CyberSafe x TrueMoney Hackathon 2025\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Bangkok, <\/strong><strong>14<\/strong><strong> August <\/strong><strong>2025<\/strong> \u2013 The <strong>\u201cTrue CyberSafe x TrueMoney Hackathon Thailand <\/strong><strong>2025<\/strong><strong>\u201d<\/strong> themed <strong>\u2018Hack for a Safer Digital Life\u2019<\/strong>, has hit its halfway milestone. Co-organized by True Corporation, TrueMoney, and leading cybersecurity partners, the program challenges university students, startups, and the public to unleash their creativity in building a safer digital society. From over 400 applicants across 89 teams, 30 finalists advanced to the finals comprising 15 from universities and 15 from the public\/startup category. These teams battled through an intense Hack Day, working side-by-side with expert mentors to sharpen their concepts before pitching to the judging panel. The event has now crowned the university-level champions and awarded funding to public\/startup teams to turn their ideas into real-world innovations tapping into the fast-growing Crime Tech market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Three Champion Teams Turn Insights into Technology to Combat Cyber Threats for a Better Society<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>True Corporation Plc., represented by <strong>Mr. Ekaraj Panjavinin, Chief Digital Officer and (Acting) Chief Business Officer, True Corporation Plc.<\/strong>, and <strong>Mr. Staporn Kiewsuwansuk, Chief Technology Officer, TrueMoney Co., Ltd.<\/strong>, presented awards to the winning university teams of the True CyberSafe x TrueMoney Hackathon Thailand 2025, comprising:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a01. <\/strong><strong>The first-prize winner: Team \u201cZero to Hero\u201d <\/strong>with the idea \u2018KidSafe\u2019, an innovation that protects children from cyber threats without compromising their privacy, offering parents only aggregated insights to foster better understanding and communication within families.<\/p>\n<p>The application features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Safe View \u2013 Using AI to detect and filter risky content, along with malware scanning. If harmful or risky material is detected, the application automatically blocks it and immediately alerts parents, who can choose to unlock access if the content is deemed safe.<\/li>\n<li>Smart Learn \u2013 On-screen alerts and self-check prompts using Digital Nudging principles to encourage \u201cthink before you click\u201d behavior, based on behavioral economics.<\/li>\n<li>Support Guide \u2013 Based on statistics of risky content access, KidSafe provides parents with insights into identified risks and practical guidance on building children\u2019s online resilience to protect them from cyber threats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Zero to Hero team is made up of students from across continents during their semester break, representing the University of Manchester, National Tsing Hua University, Korea Advanced Institute of Science &amp; Technology, and University of California, Irvine.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26851\" src=\"https:\/\/trueblog.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-2_No.1-Zero-to-Hero-Team.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-2_No.1-Zero-to-Hero-Team.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-2_No.1-Zero-to-Hero-Team-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-2_No.1-Zero-to-Hero-Team-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-2_No.1-Zero-to-Hero-Team-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-2_No.1-Zero-to-Hero-Team-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26852\" src=\"https:\/\/trueblog.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-3_No.1-Zero-to-Hero-Team.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-3_No.1-Zero-to-Hero-Team.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-3_No.1-Zero-to-Hero-Team-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-3_No.1-Zero-to-Hero-Team-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-3_No.1-Zero-to-Hero-Team-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-3_No.1-Zero-to-Hero-Team-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. First Runner-up: Team \u201cGobGobGobGob\u201d from Chulalongkorn University <\/strong>with the idea of Cyber Master, an action-packed PvP game where players take on the roles of both \u201cscammer\u201d and \u201cvictim\u201d to learn and outsmart cyber threats. Through interactive simulations of online scams, players can choose to attack using tactics such as phishing, sending fake alerts to targets, and earning rewards if the opponent falls for the trap or defend by responding correctly to scam messages from predefined options. Outcomes<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26853\" src=\"https:\/\/trueblog.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-4_No.2-\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-4_No.2-\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-4_No.2-\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-4_No.2-\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-4_No.2-\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-4_No.2-\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26854\" src=\"https:\/\/trueblog.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-5_No.2-\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-5_No.2-\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-5_No.2-\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-5_No.2-\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-5_No.2-\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-5_No.2-\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e1a-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Second Runner-up: Team \u201cLame(on)\u201d from Chulalongkorn University <\/strong>with the idea of Ditto Solution, a comprehensive online threat prevention tool featuring 1. Ditto Dummy \u2013 Segments users based on risk level. 2. Ditto AI \u2013 Provides personalized advice and guidance and 3. Ditto Report \u2013 Consolidates scam reports from all channels.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Ditto Dummy<\/strong> \u2013 Leverages True CyberSafe\u2019s scam database to analyze and segment users based on vulnerabilities, then tailors warning messages to match each group\u2019s experience. Highlights that \u201cthis is a common trap and you are the target,\u201d reinforces scammer behaviors, and prompts users to close malicious sites immediately.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ditto AI &amp; Report<\/strong> \u2013 Designed to tackle overconfidence among Gen Z, who are often highly confident in their tech skills, by helping them recognize their own digital weaknesses. Uses AI to analyze behavior and generate reports detailing the number of times they clicked on dangerous links, avoided scams, came close to being victimized, and their overall risk level, encouraging awareness and behavior change before it\u2019s too late.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26855\" src=\"https:\/\/trueblog.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-6_No.3-Lameon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-6_No.3-Lameon.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-6_No.3-Lameon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-6_No.3-Lameon-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-6_No.3-Lameon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-6_No.3-Lameon-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26856\" src=\"https:\/\/trueblog.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-7_No.3-Lameon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-7_No.3-Lameon.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-7_No.3-Lameon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-7_No.3-Lameon-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-7_No.3-Lameon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-7_No.3-Lameon-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In addition, Sasin School of Management, Chulalongkorn University, represented by <strong>Assistant Professor Dr. Pattarawan Prasarnphanich, Lead Researcher, Behavioral Research and Informatics in Social Science Research Unit, Sasin School of Management, Chulalongkorn University<\/strong>, presented a special \u201cPsychology Insights\u201d award to three teams that demonstrated deep analysis of target audience behavior and psychology, leading to outstanding strategic approaches. The awardees were:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Team Family Guard from King Mongkut\u2019s University of Technology Thonburi<\/strong> \u2013 Analyzes the concerns of Gen X and Gen Y who care for both children and elderly family members but cannot constantly monitor their loved ones\u2019 exposure to cyber risks. Proposed Family Guard AI, a system that protects families from risky websites with real-time alerts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team KidD.DevD<\/strong> <strong>(Kid Dee, Dev Dee) from Khon Kaen University<\/strong> \u2013 Analyzes the behavior of children and youth vulnerable to online scams who often lack guidance or support from parents. Proposed <strong>AskMeFirst<\/strong>, featuring a <strong>Hold 5 Minutes<\/strong> function that prompts children to pause and have parents review the transaction or decision before proceeding, effectively protecting them from scams.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team True Wallet Lock Pay<\/strong> <strong>from Srinakharinwirot University<\/strong> \u2013 Analyzes the behavior of children and elderly individuals vulnerable to top-up and investment scams. Proposed <strong>True Wallet Lock Pay<\/strong>, a shared wallet with a designated guardian to review and approve transactions, reducing the risk of financial loss and increasing confidence for both guardians and users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26857\" src=\"https:\/\/trueblog.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-8_Psychology-Insights-Awards.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-8_Psychology-Insights-Awards.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-8_Psychology-Insights-Awards-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-8_Psychology-Insights-Awards-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-8_Psychology-Insights-Awards-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-8_Psychology-Insights-Awards-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Public\/Startup Teams Secure Funding to Advance Cybersecurity Innovations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At this year\u2019s Hack Day, True Corporation and TrueMoney also announced six finalist teams in the public\/startup category that received funding to further develop their innovations into real-world solutions, with opportunities to enter the still wide-open Crime Tech market. The teams are:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26858\" src=\"https:\/\/trueblog.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-9_Public-Startups-Team-Finalists.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-9_Public-Startups-Team-Finalists.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-9_Public-Startups-Team-Finalists-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-9_Public-Startups-Team-Finalists-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-9_Public-Startups-Team-Finalists-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/194-9_Public-Startups-Team-Finalists-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Safe Internet Use<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Team Scamfity<\/strong> \u2013 Proposed PageSeeker, an AI-powered tool to search for and detect fake pages on social media, alerting True customers at risk of being scammed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team Sudo Protect Me<\/strong> \u2013 Proposed Family Net Shield, a smart router that controls usage time and analyzes individual user behavior.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team Phraewa No.1<\/strong> \u2013 Proposed SCALL, an AI solution that detects whether a phone conversation is from a scammer, with a focus on protecting personal data.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><u>Safe Financial Transactions<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Team Ningwaiiii<\/strong> \u2013 Proposed Uncle Watch, a feature that allows younger family members to monitor the spending and transactions of elderly relatives, helping safeguard them from scams and ensuring safe spending.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team True Hold Pay<\/strong> \u2013 Proposed Escrow Wallet, an intermediary account within TrueMoney Wallet that holds funds to enhance security and trust in social commerce transactions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team THEN<\/strong> \u2013 Proposed THEN, a chatbot that assists victims of transfer scams via chat, automatically collecting information and generating a police report to reduce the steps and time required for evidence preparation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The six finalist teams in the public\/startup category will advance to the <strong>Final Pitch Day<\/strong> in November, where they will present their solutions and compete for the top prize. Stay tuned for updates and learn more about the <strong>True CyberSafe x TrueMoney Hackathon Thailand 2025<\/strong> via the True Lab Facebook page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>#TrueCyberSafeXTrueMoney #HackathonThailand2025 #HackforaSaferDigitalLife<\/p>\n<p>#truelab #truelabhackathon #truesustainability #TrueTogether #TrueMoney<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bangkok, 14 August 2025 \u2013 The \u201cTrue CyberSafe x TrueMoney Hackathon Thailand 2025\u201d themed \u2018Hack for a Safer Digital Life\u2019, has hit its halfway milestone. Co-organized by True Corporation, TrueMoney, and leading cybersecurity partners, the program challenges university students, startups, and the public to unleash their creativity in building a safer digital society. 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