Kaspersky launches Digital Footprint Intelligence in Vietnam
Global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky has launched Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence in Vietnam to help security analysts detect potential attack threats promptly and adjust their defence plans.
Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence is expected to provide businesses with a powerful tool for controlling threats while maintaining and protecting their network security. (Photo courtesy of the company)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky haslaunched Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence in Vietnam to help securityanalysts detect potential attack threats promptly and adjust their defenceplans.
Using OSINT techniquescombined with Kaspersky's knowledge base as well as analysis of the Surface,Deep, and Dark Web, the product provides a comprehensive picture of a businessattack situation, including identifying vulnerabilities that can be exploitedand alerting planned attacks by providing information about various types ofthreats such as network perimeter-related threats, dark web-related threats,malware-related threats and data leakages.
According to thelatest data from Kaspersky Security Network, Kaspersky protected 24.2% of itsusers in Vietnam against web-borne attacks in the third quarter of this year. Vietnamranked 74th worldwide in the dangers associated with surfing.
The globalcybersecurity company also detected and blocked 30.1 million local threats,with 37.6% of Vietnamese users being attacked by malware spread via removableUSB drives, CDs, DVDs, and other offline methods.
“Although the numberof cyberattacks in Vietnam has tended to decrease in recent times, the damagelevel of attacks is increasing because cybercriminals have now invested more insophisticated attack tactics. Therefore, businesses and organisations with anawareness of the importance of threat intelligence can strengthen theirdefenses against complex cyberattacks,” said VoDuong Tu Diem,Territory Manager for Vietnam at Kaspersky.
“With the launch ofKaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence in Vietnam, we hope to be able toprovide businesses with a powerful tool for controlling threats whilemaintaining and protecting their network security.”
Businesses can alsosearch the Surface and Dark Web for near real-time information on globalsecurity events that are threatening their assets as well as for exposedsensitive data on restricted underground communities and forums.
Kaspersky DigitalFootprint Intelligence is available on the Kaspersky Threat Intelligenceportal./.
Latest statistics from the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) showed that the number of cyber-attacks in Vietnam has abated, reported Sai Gon Giai phong (Liberated Sai Gon) newspaper.
Security experts from the Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) at Kaspersky Russian, a multinational cyber security and anti-virus provider, have revealed potential threats to cyber security in Southeast Asia countries this year.
Along with a surge in the number of mobile phone users accessing the Internet, there has been an increase in the number of mobile malware targeting Vietnamese users, according to the global cybersecurity company Kaspersky.
Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky recently described Vietnam as the safest country in Southeast Asia against the threat of financial attacks targeting banks, payment systems and online stores.
Vietnamese businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), must embrace digital and AI transformations to remain competitive and achieve sustainable growth, experts said.
Under the European Union (EU)’s global initiative on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence (CoE), Vietnam has implemented numerous projects aimed at strengthening national capacity in detecting, preventing, and preparing for CBRN-related threats.
The course aims to promote knowledge exchange between scientific and educational schools from different countries, while deepening participants’ expertise in modern technology and technical education. It comprises two main specialisations of electronics-automation and nuclear technology.
ANTARA and VNA can design global-scale cooperation programmes or joint media campaigns, demonstrating the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as the cooperation between the two national news agencies.
As Vietnam’s digital transformation accelerates, both the frequency and severity of cyberattacks are growing. The National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) reported that in 2024 alone, there were some 659,000 separate cybersecurity incidents, impacting around 46.15% of government agencies and businesses.
A key highlight will be the technology cluster pavilion, showcasing top enterprises selected for their innovation, market potential, and practical applications. These firms will display flagship products and solutions, supported by government policies to strengthen the tech sector.
Since 2022, more than 500 Vietnamese startups have engaged in Google’s Startup Academy, Google for Startups Accelerator, and Google Startup Masterclass. Nearly 100 of these firms received support to develop and improve their products, benefiting more than 300,000 customers and creating over 300 new jobs through successful fundraising and team expansion amidst Vietnam’s competitive economy.
Over the past three decades, Binh Duong has cemented its status as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic industrial hubs, building a robust foundation in manufacturing, exports, and investment. The province now has 30 operational industrial parks spanning over 13,000 hectares, with an occupancy rate exceeding 90%.
The diplomat emphasised that Vietnam places the highest priority on the development of science, technology, and innovation, viewing them as critical drivers for the country’s advancement in the new development era.
The PM revealed Vietnam’s plan to develop nuclear power in the near future, and called on the Swedish side to assist Vietnam in developing and refining legal and policy frameworks for the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; training and developing human resources; ensuring nuclear safety; and conducting training and drills to improve incident management capabilities.
More than an art showcase, the second “Technology with heart” contest seeks to inspire innovation and spotlight the humanistic values that technology can bring into daily life, expected to contribute to a sustainable digital future.
The average speed of the national mobile broadband network remained stable, with download speeds reaching 76.86 Mbps and upload speeds reaching 26.98 Mbps.
Under the MoU, AMD will support several key initiatives spearheaded by HCM City’s authorities, including piloting policies, co-hosting innovation events, and evaluating the investment environment within the Saigon Hi-Tech Park.
The centre is a joint initiative between Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, with PTIT and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) serving as co-leads, and global telecommunications giant Nokia as founding industry partner.
The new centre, staffed by a team of scientists, researchers, and AI specialists working in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, forms part of Qualcomm’s global AI research group.
As a flagship initiative of the community project “Digital Literacy for All”, the programme forms part of a national scheme to equip 20 million young people with digital business skills.
The organisers hope the competition will help shape a generation of exceptional engineers who will make significant contributions to Vietnam’s scientific and technological progress in this era of transformation.
In the digital age and amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution, IP plays an increasingly critical role, not only in safeguarding inventions but also in reducing copyright infringement and curbing piracy.
Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence is expected to provide businesses with a powerful tool for controlling threats while maintaining and protecting their network security. (Photo courtesy of the company) 
