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Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country known not just for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes, but also for its evolving landscape in the field of information security. Within the context of information security, Vietnam has become increasingly prominent due to a rise in cyber-activities, both defensive and offensive. The nation's efforts to improve cybersecurity are mirrored in the establishment of legal frameworks, cybercrime laws, and investment in cyber infrastructure.
Vietnam has also been noted for the challenges it faces, including a notable number of cyber-attacks on government and corporate systems. It serves as a case study of how developing nations are navigating the complexities of information security amidst rapid digital transformation and the unique threats that emerge in the region. Vietnamese authorities continue to enhance their cyber capabilities to combat threats such as hacking, cyber espionage, and digital fraud, marking Vietnam as a significant subject in global cybersecurity discussions.
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Communist government plans personalized ‘data-driven decision-making based on real-time information’ by 2035
A newly discovered Vietnamese-linked operation has been observed using a Google AppSheet as a "phishing relay" to distribute phishing emails with an aim to compromise Facebook accounts
Meta on Thursday said it's taking legal action to tackle scams on its platforms by filing lawsuits against what it calls deceptive advertisers based in Brazil, China, and Vietnam
State disputes the company's claim that its routers are made in Vietnam TP-Link is facing legal action from the state of Texas for allegedly misleading consumers with "Made in Vietnam" claims despite China-dominated manufacturing and supply chains, and for marketing its devices as secure despite reported firmware vulnerabilities exploited by Chinese state-sponsored actors.…
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new campaign attributed to a China-linked threat actor known as UAT-8099 that took place between late 2025 and early 2026
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Cybercriminals associated with a financially motivated group known as GoldFactory have been observed staging a fresh round of attacks targeting mobile users in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam by impersonating government services
The campaign is the latest by BatShadow, one of a growing number of cybercrime groups operating out of Vietnam.
A Vietnamese threat actor named BatShadow has been attributed to a new campaign that leverages social engineering tactics to deceive job seekers and digital marketing professionals to deliver a previously undocumented malware called Vampire Bot
A new campaign has been observed impersonating Ukrainian government agencies in phishing attacks to deliver CountLoader, which is then used to drop Amatera Stealer and PureMiner
Vietnamese phishing campaign evolves from Python infostealer to PureRAT trojan
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning campaign likely undertaken by a Chinese-speaking threat actor using a malware called BadIIS in attacks targeting East and Southeast Asia, particularly with a focus on Vietnam
Cybercrime Group ShinyHunters Advertises 160 Million Stolen RecordsVietnam's central bank is probing a hack attack that breached its credit reporting division, exposing personally identifiable information. The cybercrime group ShinyHunters claimed credit for the breach, advertising on a cybercrime forum 160 million stolen records for $175,000.
GhostRedirector Compromising Windows Servers in Brazil, Thailand and VietnamA suspected Chinese cybercrime group is deploying custom malware to compromise Windows servers in Brazil, Thailand, Portugal and Vietnam as part of search engine optimization fraud to promote gambling websites.
Cybersecurity researchers have lifted the lid on a previously undocumented threat cluster dubbed GhostRedirector that has managed to compromise at least 65 Windows servers primarily located in Brazil, Thailand, and Vietnam
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new wave of campaigns distributing a Python-based information stealer called PXA Stealer
Security researchers recently revealed that the personal information of millions of people who applied for jobs at McDonald's was exposed after they guessed the password ("123456") for the fast food chain's account at Paradox.ai, a company that makes artificial intelligence based hiring chatbots used by many Fortune 500 companies. Paradox.ai said the security oversight was an isolated incident that did not affect its other customers, but recent security breaches involving its employees in Vietnam tell a more nuanced story.
Interpol's Operation Secure arrested more than 30 suspects across Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Nauru, and seized 117 command-and-control servers allegedly used to run widespread phishing, business email compromise, and other cyber scams.
Interpol's Operation Secure arrested more than 20 suspects across Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Naru, and seized 117 command-and-control servers allegedly used to run widespread phishing, business email compromise, and other cyber scams.
Interpol coordinates operation, nabs 32 across Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Nauru Thirty-two people across Asia have been arrested over their suspected involvement with infostealer malware in the latest international collaboration against global cybercrime.…