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.
Mobile malware in Vietnam increased by nearly 46.9% in 2021. (Photo courtesy of Kaspersky)
HCMCity (VNS/VNA) - Along with a surge in the number of mobile phoneusers accessing the Internet, there has been an increase in the number ofmobile malware targeting Vietnamese users, according to the globalcybersecurity company Kaspersky.
According to the Digital 2022 report conducted by We AreSocial, the number of mobile phone users accessing the Internetgrew by 147% year-on-year last year.
Kaspersky, meanwhile, reported that it detected and prevented atotal of 43,171 mobile attacks targeting Vietnamese users last year, 46.9%higher than in 2020. Trojan is the most common threat in Vietnam.
While Vietnam and Thailand saw growth in the number of malwareattacks, the rest of Southeast Asia observed a downward trend in the number ofattacks on mobile users thanks in part to Kaspersky’s efforts to block morethan 2,000 mobile malware per day.
Indonesia was the country with the highest number of mobilemalwares with 375,547 attacks discovered. This is also the third year it hasbeen ranked first in Southeast Asia since 2019.
Research from Kaspersky also shows that, although mobile malwaredecreased globally in 2021, it is becoming more sophisticated in terms ofboth malware functionality and vectors.
Additionally, in terms of mobile banking malware, Vietnam rankedfirst with 697 attacks detected, 131 cases more than in 2020.
Indonesia and the Philippines also saw increasing mobile bankingmalware.
In order to prevent being attacked by mobile malware, Kasperskyrecommends users download apps only from official sources, use apps fromtrusted developers with a good reputation to minimise the chances ofencountering malware, ignore apps that promise overly generous prizes, do not give apps access they do not need to work, and use a reliable mobileantivirus that will detect and block malware that tries to get inside the phone./.
India and Vietnam are ranked among the top five countries globally to be hit by Android/FakeAdBlocker malware, according to ESET, a Slovak internet security company headquartered in Bratislava.
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Vietnam protests cyber attacks in any form and stays ready to cooperate with the international community in the issue, said the Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang.
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.
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.
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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.
Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu laid stress on the significance of the Hanoi Convention, particularly to the Asia – Pacific, to handling legal gaps in international cooperation against rapidly increasing global cybercrime.
The week features a rich lineup of activities, including a plenary conference on blockchain and AI development, thematic seminars on future technology trends and investment visions, applications of blockchain and AI in business, the Super Vietnam PitchFest, as well as forums for blockchain and AI.
According to the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, on making breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, this is considered a decisive factor in the development of nations. It is seen as a prerequisite and the best opportunity for Vietnam to become prosperous and powerful in the new era of the nation’s rise.
Vietnam’s demographic advantage, including a youthful population of 100 million in a “golden age”, further bolsters its ambitions. Its dynamic workforce, with a natural inclination toward science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is a key asset in attracting private investment to innovation-driven sectors.
Mobile malware in Vietnam increased by nearly 46.9% in 2021. (Photo courtesy of Kaspersky) 
