Nearly half of agencies, businesses report cyberattacks in 2024
Up to 46.15% of organisations and businesses have been targeted by cyberattacks so far this year, with the total number of incidents estimated to exceed 659,000, according to statistics from the National Cybersecurity Association (NCA).
Nearly half of agencies and businesses report cyberattacks in 2024 - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) ♏– Up to 46.15% of organisations and businesses have been targeted by cyberattacks so far this year, with the total number of incidents estimated to exceed 659,000, according to statistics from the National Cybersecurity Association (NCA).
According to a report on cybersecurity research based on a survey of 4,935 organisations and businesses in Vietnam in 2024 conducted by the NCA Technology Committee, agencies and businesses in Vietnam continue facing severe challenges in cyberspace, particularly significant increases in both the number and scale of cyberattacks.
Several serious cyberattacks have targeted major businesses and organisations such as VNDirect, PVOIL, Vietnam Post, as well as healthcare and education institutions, showing that any sector can be a potential target for cybercrime.
As many as 46.15% of agencies and businesses reported experiencing at least one cyberattack in the past year, with 6.77% of those facing frequent attacks.
The current threat of cyberattacks underscores the importance to raise awareness and invest in advanced cybersecurity solutions, said Vu Ngoc Son, head of the NCA Technology Committee.
It is essential to strengthen close cooperation between the Government, businesses, and the tech community, quickly complete legal frameworks, and ensure timely information sharing, he said, adding that these are decisive factors to protect the national cyberspace and establish a solid foundation for development in the digital era.
The NCA has advised that to ensure cybersecurity, organisations should regularly conduct system vulnerability assessments, including comprehensive scanning and evaluation of applications, software, and network devices, while promptly updating security patches.
Attention should also be paid to 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring to detect any abnormal signs early; establishing and maintaining clear incident response plans, and ensuring regular data backup and recovery procedures to minimise damage in the event of an incident, it said.
Vietnam is predicted to face significant challenges in cybersecurity in 2025, including cyberattacks with espionage and sabotage motives. Therefore, businesses and organisations need to invest more heavily in advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence applications and cybersecurity intelligence solutions, to improve their ability in detecting and responding to threats early./.
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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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