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Hacker 'lurked' for 3 years in Vietnam Airlines' computer system

Before attacking the airport, a hacker had 'lurked' for three years in Vietnam Airlines' administrative computers, according to Nguyen Tu Quang, CEO of BKAV Technology.

Leaders must be held accountable for cyberattacks causing serious consequences

Imposing strict penalties on leaders of critical organizations or enterprises when serious information security breaches occur will significantly raise their awareness, experts say.

Cybersecurity command system launched to shield Vietnam’s digital space

The Ministry of Public Security introduces a platform powered by AI and national threat data for fast and coordinated cybersecurity responses.

Minister warns of cyber threats, urges citizen vigilance

Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang emphasized that cyberspace has become a new theater of operations and a dynamic domain that reflects all facets of social life, creating an urgent demand for strengthened cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity incident response: concrete actions needed

As Vietnam’s digital transformation accelerates, both the frequency and severity of cyberattacks are growing.

Microsoft patches two critical SharePoint flaws under active exploitation

The tech giant issues an urgent update after hackers exploit zero-days targeting 10,000+ servers.

AI-powered cybersecurity ecosystem launched in Vietnam

The AI-powered cybersecurity product ecosystem developed by NCS integrates nearly 300 common hacking techniques and 12 specialized AI models to enhance threat detection and reduce manual operations.

Cyberattacks often hidden by subordinates who fear they will be fired or blamed

Many business organization leaders still assume that cybersecurity is solely the IT department’s responsibility, and, as a result, when cyberattacks occur, they assume it’s an issue for IT staff to handle.

Vietnam energy company hit by $2.5 million ransomware attack

The A05 Department of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) has reported that a Vietnamese energy company suffered a ransomware attack, but there was no mechanism to pay a ransom, even for $1.

AI cyber threats hit 52% of Vietnamese businesses, says Fortinet

Cyber attacks backed by artificial intelligence are surging, with over half of businesses in Vietnam reporting encounters in the past year.

Cyberattack targets another media agency in Vietnam

The Ministry of Public Security warns of increasing threats as media agencies face cybersecurity breaches.

Online trust, offline threat: social media habits aid cyber scams

Oversharing personal content on platforms like Facebook is enabling deepfake scams.

Vietnam faces cybersecurity shortfall of 700,000 workers by 2028

Experts urge reform in training, pay, and collaboration to fill 700,000-role gap.

Vietnam to launch national cybersecurity maturity index

New cybersecurity index to assess readiness and resilience of state and private sectors.

Vietnamese bank hacked for $4M amid growing cybersecurity concerns

A Vietnamese bank has reportedly lost VND100 billion ($4 million) in a major cyberattack, according to Senior Lieutenant Tran Trung Hieu, Deputy Director of the National Cybersecurity Center under the Ministry of Public Security (A05).

Secure your domain with Registry Lock, VNNIC urges

A recent DNS hijack has prompted VNNIC to recommend Registry Lock to protect Vietnamese domains.

Cybersecurity readiness of Vietnamese enterprises at ‘alarming’ level: survey

The cybersecurity readiness of Vietnamese enterprises remains at an alarming level, according to Cisco, with only 11 percent gaining a “mature” level capable of effectively responding to cyber threats.

Leaked data fuels smarter scams: Vietnam drafts personal data law

Scammers are exploiting stolen personal data to deceive victims. Vietnam responds with legal reform.

Vietnam’s cybersecurity sector struggles with severe talent shortage

Khong Huy Hung, CEO of Vietnam Cybersecurity Technology Corporation (VNCS), emphasized that Vietnam’s market is still “thirsting” for cybersecurity professionals - both in quantity and quality.

Two key cybersecurity laws to be merged under Ministry of Public Security

The Ministry of Public Security proposes merging two existing laws to streamline state management in digital security.