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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.

Large language models to become prime hacker targets

LLM (large language models) powering virtual assistants in daily life are expected to become prime hacker targets this year and beyond, Vietnam Cybersecurity JSC (VSEC) experts predict.

Hanoi police uncover hacking of government websites with embedded gambling ads

The Hanoi Police Department has recently uncovered a series of cyberattacks targeting numerous government websites (gov.vn), where hackers embedded, published, redirected, or linked gambling and betting ads.

IoT, blockchain emerge as new targets for hackers

The proliferation of IoT devices and blockchain ecosystems will draw hackers to poorly secured devices and cryptocurrency trading platforms, amplifying financial risks and data losses for organizations, a report has found.

DrayTek routers in Vietnam hit by security breach, Internet disruptions reported

DrayTek network devices encounter severe security vulnerabilities, causing widespread connection issues for users across Vietnam.

Hackers set sights on self-driving cars and drones as cyber threats evolve

Cybersecurity experts warn that the next wave of attacks will hit autonomous systems, posing risks to public safety and infrastructure.

Bybit’s $1.5 billion hack exposes critical security flaws in crypto exchanges

Bybit suffered a $1.46 billion cyberattack, one of the largest in history, highlighting the urgent need for stronger security measures and regulatory oversight in the crypto industry.

Cybercriminals use AI to create realistic scams on Airbnb, TikTok, and Telegram

Cybercriminals are using AI to create fake websites mimicking Airbnb, TikTok, and Telegram, making scams harder to detect. Learn how to protect your personal data.

VN to launch cyber threat intelligence sharing platform for enhanced security

Vietnam’s National Cybersecurity Association will launch a cyber threat intelligence sharing platform by March 2025, fostering public-private collaboration to combat cyber threats effectively.