For the past four years, the number of Vietnamese users affected by local threats has decreased by 57%. (Photo courtesy of Kaspersky)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) 🥃— The number of users in Vietnamtargeted by local threats significantly decreased between 2020 and 2023,according to Kaspersky Security Network.
Kaspersky said it blocked over 114.8 million malware-relateddangers via removable USB drives, CDs, DVDs, and other offline methods lastyear, a 6% dip from over 121.5 million in 2022. Over the last four years, the reduction was 57%. Local threats include objects that penetrate the target computerby infecting files or removable media, or initially making their way onto thecomputer in non-open form such as programmes inside complex installers,encrypted files and so on. Yeo Siang Tiong, Kaspersky’s general manager for Southeast Asia,said: “The decrease in the number of local threats can be attributed to variousfactors. Besides the Government's consistent efforts to raise awareness andimprove cybersecurity measures in the country, Vietnamese users are now takingmore proactive steps to protect themselves.” The global cybersecurity company also revealed it protected 53.3% ofVietnamese users from this type of threat last year. This places Vietnam 23rdworldwide when it comes to the dangers associated with offline methods. In the region, where a total of nearly 1.7 million attacks weredetected and blocked by Kaspersky, Singapore is the least vulnerable to offlinethreats./.
The Vietnam Cyber Safety for Children Club has been launched, with 11 founding members including businesses and organisations working in child support and protection in Vietnam.
The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) on November 30 launched a management support platform to assist agencies and organisations in ensuring safety of their information systems.
In order to effectively combat crimes, there is no other way than to strengthen cooperation, information sharing and unified actions among judicial and law enforcement agencies of countries in the region and around the world, stated Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong at the 13th ASEAN - China Prosecutors-General Conference in Hanoi on December 6.
There were some 13,900 cyberattacks in Vietnam in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 9.5%, according to a report announced by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) on December 12.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
For the past four years, the number of Vietnamese users affected by local threats has decreased by 57%. (Photo courtesy of Kaspersky) 
