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Vietnam sees sharp decline in cyber attacks as awareness of security rises

Cyber attacks on Vietnam’s information systems have dropped by 57.4% in the first ten months of 2024, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), reflecting increased cybersecurity awareness among Vietnamese organizations.

Authorities alert digital marketing professionals to rising cyberattack threat

The VN Cybersecurity Emergency Response Center has issued a warning about a new cyberattack campaign targeting digital marketers, urging companies to prioritize information security training for their staff, especially those in digital marketing.

International CERTs collaborate in Vietnam to combat AI-enabled cyberattacks

Nearly 450 technical staff from Vietnam are participating in the exercise alongside 17 international teams.

Ransomware attacks increasingly target Vietnam’s financial sector

Financial frauds and cyberattacks on the Vietnamese financial information systems are on the rise, but many domestic financial agencies still do not pay due attention to the issue, officials said.

20% of Vietnamese online vulnerable to cyberthreats

Vietnam’s cybersecurity landscape improved in the second quarter of 2024 compared to a year earlier, but unrelenting vigilance should be a priority to prevent threats, according to global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky.

Vietnam sees sharp drop in cyberattack number

A 75.1% drop was seen in the number of detected and handled cyberattacks targeting information systems in Vietnam to 349 cases in August, according to the Authority of Information Security under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).

85 cyber attacks on Vietnam’s sites, portals last week

Of these 74 were phishing attacks and 11 malware installations.

Cyber attacks targeting personal information increase by 50% in H1

The amount of personal information stolen in cyberspace increased by 50% in the first six months of this year compared to the same period in 2023, according to a report on cyber security situation released on August 26 by Viettel.

Four Vietnamese nationals face charges in $71 million in US cyber attacks

Four Vietnamese individuals have been indicted by the US authorities for hacking into computer systems of various companies, stealing identity and credit card information, and causing significant financial damage.

Cyber attacks and online fraud cost Vietnam VND390tril. in 2023

According to Major General Nguyen Van Giang, the total amount scammed by online fraudsters in 2023 is estimated to be between VND 8,000-10,000 billion, marking a 1.5-fold increase compared to 2022.

New cyber attack campaign by ‘Mustang Panda’ targets Vietnam

The Department of Information Security under the Ministry of Information and Communications has issued an alert concerning a new attack campaign by the Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group 'Mustang Panda,' targeting Vietnam.

Ransomware attack hits Vietnam Post

The Vietnam Post Corporation (Vietnam Post)’s IT system was breached by ransomware at 3:10 am on June 4, leaving direct impact on the operations of postal and delivery services, the company has reported.

Ransomware attacks occur on average every 11 seconds

Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their ability to bypass firewalls, causing a lot of damage to businesses.

Cyberattacks posing real challenges to authorities, businesses

The National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) is warning about high risks of foxy cyberattacks as opposed to the somewhat indifference of the public on this matter.

Prime Minister issues directive to enhance cybersecurity

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a new directive urging ministries, sectors and localities to strengthen cybersecurity measures.

Vietnam firms face highest local cyberthreats in Southeast Asia: Kaspersky

Businesses in Vietnam were the worst affected with 17.1 million incidents, according to data from global cybersecurity company Kaspersky.

Businesses turn on ‘alert’ after ransomware attacks corporations

Though there is no clear evidence of a ransomware campaign targeting Vietnam’s businesses, experts have advised businesses to urgently protect their information systems.

Over 20 million cyberattack warnings detected in Q1/2024

More than 20 million cyberattack alerts were uncovered in the first quarter of 2024, up 33% year-on-year, Spokesman of the Ministry of Public Security Lieutenant General To An Xo said at the Government’s regular press conference on April 3.

Cyberattack on VNDirect’s system by international organisation under control

VNDirect, the first online trading broker in Vietnam, said on March 25 that it has resolved a cyberattack by an international organisation on its system and has been making efforts to restore the entire system to limit disruptions in transactions.

Over 1,800 cyber attacks detected in Q1: Ministry

As many as 1,812 cyber attacks were detected in Vietnam so far this year, a drop of 38% compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).