network security

Update news network security

Network attacks on Vietnamese systems decrease by 20%

In the first quarter of 2021, the Department of Information Security at the Ministry of Information and Communications recorded 1,271 cyber-attacks on information systems in Vietnam, a reduction of 20% compared to the same period last year.

Becoming a cybersecurity power to have peace

A cybersecurity powerhouse is like a military power in the real world. Vietnam must be a power in cybersecurity. 

Vietnam aims to be among top 30 countries for Global Cybersecurity Index

By 2030 Vietnam will be listed as one of the top 30 countries for the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Global Cybersecurity Index, targeted the national digital transformation program. 

Whitehat Grand Prix 06 kicks off in Hanoi

More than 300 teams from 55 countries and territories took part in the first round of global cyber-security competition Whitehat Grand Prix 06 in Hanoi on January 4.

More than 7,000 cyber attacks hit Vietnam so far this year

Vietnam has so far this year recorded more than 7,000 cyber attacks, the Vietnam Computer Emergency Response Team (VNCERT) reported.

 

Information security at risk on Zalo: minister

Localities should be cautious when offering online public services through social network Zalo, to ensure information security, stated Minister and Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung.

 

Vietnam jumps 50 places on global cybersecurity index

Vietnam ranked 50th out of 175 countries on the Global Cybersecurity Index (CGI) in 2018, up 50 places from the previous year, according to a report by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).

Vietnam suffers over 6,200 cyber attacks in seven months

Vietnam recorded 6,219 cyber attacks since the start of 2019, a year-on-year surge of 104 percent, said the Vietnam Computer Emergency Response Team (VNCERT).

 

Security World 2019: security for banking and state management

Cyberattacks are increasingly complicated and dangerous with an increasing number of attacks, requiring a comprehensive security solution encompassing regulations, technology, and human resources.

Cybercrime targets finance sector

Vietnam’s cybersecurity was being compromised, posing new challenges in ensuring information safety, especially in the finance-banking sector, State agencies and organisations.

 

Vietnam's knowledge about network security unchanged in last 20 years

VietNamNet Bridge - While the risk of cyberattacks has increased and hackers have become more sophisticated, the public's knowledge about network security has not improved in the last 20 years.

Experts warn of security vulnerability in partners’ systems

VietNamNet Bridge - It is estimated that hackers cause losses of VND8 trillion to Vietnam each year.

Coordinated defense

The time has come for threat intelligence sharing between financial institutions in Vietnam and worldwide, said Mr. Robert Trong Tran, Director of Cyber Security Services, PwC Vietnam.

Vietnam’s network security at high risk

 VietNamNet Bridge – The hacking of the Vietnam Airlines website at the Ha Noi and HCM City airports has signaled Viet Nam’s possible vulnerability to malware attacks.

Experts warn about bank security flaws

VietNamNet Bridge - In many cases, bank account owners have lost money because of flaws in bank security solutions.

Vietnam and the threat of cyber attacks

The book entitled "Cyberspace: The Future and Action" by Minister of Public Security Tran Dai Quang, who is now Vietnam’s President, analyzed the key issues in cyberspace, as well as their impact on national security.

Expert shows different outlook on security flaw patching

VietNamNet Bridge - Domestic organizations, stage agencies and businesses remain passive in handling  security vulnerabilities, which brings high risks to networks, especially servers.

Security organizations issue warnings about Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - The reports on internet security released recently by state agencies and security organizations all pointed out that Vietnam is a ‘hot spot’ around the globe for security problems. 

Dep't focus on cyber threat

 The Department of Network Security was officially opened in Ha Noi on Thursday to keep an eye on Viet Nam's internet traffic.

Important data on East Sea safe

 VietNamNet Bridge – Network security experts are concerned that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment might have lost important data on Vietnam’s economic secrets, national development strategies and research results about the East Sea