Vietnam's 8-grade jump in the GCI (global cybersecurity index) shows the country’s improvements in both awareness and actions compared with four years ago, experts have said.

Many institutions are developing LLMs (large language model) and SLM (small language model) of their own through AI integrated workstations to protect security and limit data training costs.

The Authority of Information Security (AIS) under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has warned that scammers are using the names and images of major enterprises and brands to create fake sale promotions.

The National Assembly Standing Committee on September 24 discussed the draft law on amending and supplementing some articles of the Law on Advertisement, scheduled to be submitted to the National Assembly for the first time at the eighth session.

Vietnam and Finland are enhancing cooperation in digital infrastructure, 5G, and the ICT industry, following a successful working visit by Minister Nguyen Manh Hung.

Financial frauds and cyberattacks on the Vietnamese financial information systems are on the rise, but many domestic financial agencies still do not pay due attention to the issue, officials said.

The great efforts made in all three "pillars", including telecommunications infrastructure, the workforce and online public services, have helped Vietnam jump by 15 grades in the e-government ranking.

Nearly 1.3 million Vietnamese workers have withdrawn from the social insurance system, with almost 50% eventually returning to pay into the system.

Vietnam’s National Cybersecurity Center warns TikTok users of a new phishing scam that uses fake app updates to steal personal data and control devices.

Despite the release of the iPhone 16, Vietnamese users seem to favor the iPhone 15, according to search data. Interest in the older model remains higher, suggesting that the latest iPhone may not be as captivating to users.

After a fanpage post falsely claimed severe flooding in Hanoi, authorities moved to punish the admin responsible for approving the unverified content.

Despite claims of backing from Microsoft and Google, both companies have confirmed that they have no relationship with MetaHub Finance, a project currently under scrutiny for potential multi-level marketing schemes involving cryptocurrency.

In a recent report from the Ministry of Information and Communications, Vietnamese citizens are warned about three rising online scams: fake gaming websites, fraudulent traffic fine notifications, and online job scams.

Opportunities always exist, even in a difficult market like Hong Kong (China), where some Vietnam’s technology firms have succeeded.

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung says that if farmers are accompanied by tech firms, tea production and distribution will improve, bringing higher profits to farmers.

A well-known businessman in the technology and startup community has been caught in a scandal related to cryptocurrency via an AI project.

The Vietnamese surveillance camera market has witnessed a significant shift as smuggled cameras, once popular for their lower prices, are being replaced by genuine, high-quality products backed by warranties and enhanced security features.

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.

Apple officially opened pre-orders for the iPhone 16 series in Vietnam at midnight on September 20, with shipments expected by September 27. Local authorized stores are providing additional incentives to customers.