As Lunar New Year nears, the Department of Information Security has warned the public of increased online fraud, urging caution against hackers targeting bank accounts.

Authorities are cautioning the public against job scams and fake news about e-commerce taxes, both of which are causing confusion and losses as Lunar New Year (Tet) 2025 draws near.

Cybersecurity experts caution against new online scams involving fake security alerts and bogus postal service messages.

Vietnam’s Department of Information Security has identified a rising trend of scams on Signal, alongside seasonal fraud targeting Tet money exchanges and loan payments.

Cyber fraudsters are leveraging AI to create fake video calls on Messenger, impersonating loved ones to steal money, according to recent alerts from Vietnam’s Department of Cybersecurity.

Ho Chi Minh City faced over 57 million cybersecurity incidents in nine months, prompting robust training and real-world drills to enhance response capabilities.

The Authority of Information Security has issued warnings against financial scams, citing TikToker Mr. Pips’ case as a wake-up call for Vietnamese netizens.

HCM City Police on December 10 issued warnings about sophisticated scams by criminals on cyberspace and telecommunications networks. One victim reported a loss of VND2 billion.

This event marks the official partnership between the two agencies to ensure cyber security, contributing to promoting the comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and the US.

The Authority of Information Security has issued a warning for Vietnamese entities to review systems affected by nine high-impact security vulnerabilities in Microsoft products.

Cybersecurity experts have identified five major malware groups active in Vietnam during Q3 2024, posing significant risks to data security and organizational stability.

The rising abuse of domain names for illegal activities has prompted the Ministry of Information and Communications to introduce new measures, including community monitoring and the application of AI for early detection.

The Vietnam Cyber Emergency Response Center has issued a warning about a sophisticated new form of phishing that uses AI and spoofing technology to steal Gmail login information.

The Authority of Information Security detected nearly 468,000 IP addresses in Vietnam connected to botnets in September 2024, including 18 from government systems.

Fraudulent websites and online loan scams are becoming increasingly prevalent, with authorities recording over 125,000 fraudulent websites in Vietnam as of September 2024.

Impersonating state agencies to appropriate people’s assets continued to be the burning issue related to online scams in the September 30-October 6 week.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has officially designated August 6 as Vietnam Cybersecurity Day to promote national cybersecurity awareness and mobilize public engagement in safeguarding the digital realm.

Vietnam continues to be among the countries with the highest overall cybersecurity index score in the fifth Global Cybersecurity Index.

Vietnam has been recognized as a global leader in cybersecurity, securing a position in the top tier of the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index.