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Vietnam launches nationwide crackdown on online fraud and cybercrime

The Ministry of Public Security has launched a nationwide campaign to combat high-tech crimes, with a focus on online fraud, following a directive from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

VN welcomes UN committee’s adoption of draft cybercrime convention

When enters into force, the convention will provide the first global legal framework to help promote cooperation among countries in responding to the threat of cybercrime.

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.

Cybercriminals exploit people’s gullibility, greed

Though many technological solutions have been applied, cybercriminals still are able to swindle users by exploiting people’s gullibility and greed.

Legal gaps exist on protection of personal data in Vietnam

"There are still legal gaps on personal data protection that need to be filled in in the coming time," Dr. Chu Thi Hoa, deputy director of the Institute of Legal Sciences (Ministry of Justice) told VietNamNet.

VN to crack down on trading of personal data online

In recent years, trading of personal information has been rampant in Vietnam.

Thailand to set up cyber police bureau

Thailand will establish a cyber police unit to counter high-tech crimes, with more than 1,700 "cyber police officers" to be stationed across the country to handle computer-related offences, Bangkok Post reported on June 12.

Dirty money: banks urged to report suspicious transactions

VietNamNet Bridge - Banks and payment gateways are now the most effective way for hi-tech criminals to transfer dirty money and conduct illegal actions.

As attacks grow, EU mulls banking stress tests for cyber risks

 The European Union is considering testing banks' defenses against cyber attacks, EU officials and sources said, as concerns grow about the industry's vulnerability to hacking.

Increased investment in IT security imperative for firms

 VietNamNet Bridge – Jimmy Sng, partner, PwC Singapore, leader of the Cybersecurity Consulting for South East Asia talked to VIR’s Khanh Tran on what Vietnamese companies should do to protect themselves from increasing cyber crime.

Cybercrime takes almost $400 mln away from VN computer users

 Vietnam lost almost 8.5 trillion VND (399.5 million USD) in computer virus attacks in 2014, according to the BKAV network security company.

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Phishing increasing in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Experts have continuously warned about the increased phishing in Vietnam, but Vietnamese have turned deaf ear on the warnings.