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Data leak may have originated from large warehouse

While many analysts believe that data might have leaked from the three major mobile network operators, a developer in Hanoi said that such a large-scale information leakage must be from a very large store.

Information about subscribers, residential addresses on sale on Telegram

Information about subscribers of MobiFone, VinaPhone and Viettel, the three largest mobile network operators in Vietnam, have been up for sale via an automatic bot on Telegram.

VTVGo to be included on all smart TVs in Vietnam

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has asked all TV manufacturers in Vietnam to include the national digital television platform VTVGo on the main application screen and put keyboard shortcuts on the remote control.

Copyright infringement increases in scope in digital environment

The forms and methods of copyright infringement are very sophisticated and change regularly with detailed information hidden and breaches conducted from overseas.

Cyberspace scams escalate post-pandemic

The police reported that the number of traditional crime cases have been on the decrease, but cyberspace crime has increased sharply, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Increased AI application in hydrometeorological operations in VN

The Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration (VNMHA) has been maximising resources from partnerships and support to modernise and gain access to technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), for its operations.

Official information about $20 million project registered by Le Diep Kieu Trang

The capital contribution of the project registered by Le Diep Kieu Trang with investment capital of $20 million located in HCM City Hi-Tech Park was still incomplete at the end of 2022 when the workshop was liquidated.

Vietnam ranks 44th in fixed broadband speeds

The nation ranked 44th in the world for fixed broadband speed in June in the Speedtest Global Index, according to Ookla, an American firm that describes itself as a global leader in network and connectivity intelligence.

Vietnamese tech firms have good problem-solving skills: VSA

Foreign businesses and partners' tough problems can be solved effectively by Vietnamese tech firms, says Nguyen Thi Thu Giang, deputy chair of the Vietnam Software Association (VSA).

APG undersea cable route to be restored by end of August

When the flaws on the S1.8 branch of APG undersea fiber optic cable route are completely fixed, slated for the end of August, 100 percent of internet international connection capacity from Vietnam will be restored.

Internet cut proposed against violators of cyber rules

The Ministry of Information and Communications has proposed suspending internet access for users who violate cyber regulations.

DataHouse Vietnam achieves impressive growth in H1/2023

DataHouse Consulting, a technology consulting and software development firm headquartered in Hawaii in the US, with a global workforce of more than 450 employees, has proudly shared its achievements in Vietnam over the past year.

Ministry warns of new information security vulnerabilities

The Authority for Information Security (AIS) under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has continued to issue warnings about high-level, serious vulnerabilities in Microsoft products.

Vietnamese white-hat hackers develop Deepfake detection tool

A Vietnamese-made toolkit that discovers Deepfakes was introduced at BlackHat Asia 2023 held in Singapore.

Vietnam’s firms build national IT brand, boost outward investment

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has promised to help domestic IT firms promote a national IT brand, facilitating their outward investments.

Vietnam spends US$100 million on in-app purchases in Jan-May

Vietnamese users have spent over US$100 million, equivalent to around VND2.3 trillion, on in-app transactions through mobile devices in the first five months of this year.

Vietnamese-made smart insect-monitoring system exported to Japan

The smart insect monitoring system, exclusively designed and manufactured in Vietnam, aims to solve problems in digital transformation in agriculture.

Cybercrime rises by 65% in H1

Cybercrime in Vietnam increased a significant 65% in the first half of this year compared to the previous year, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Spam callers threatening to share personal information

Receiving spam calls is common among mobile phone users in Vietnam but many have been threatened recently after telling the invasive callers to stop annoying them.

Planning and Investment Ministry tops VN's 2022 digital transformation index

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) topped the Digital Transformation Index (DTI) rankings for 2022, scoring 0.8219 point and up 0.2093 annually. the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has announced.