Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamesewebsites were hit by a total of 1,504 cyber-attacks in the first two months of2018 in the forms of Deface, Malware and Phishing, according to the Vietnam ComputerEmergency Response Team (VNCERT).
They consisted of 218 Phishing, 962Deface and 324 Malware attacks and over two thirds of the websites gettingattacks have been fixed.
The team unveiled the information onMarch 7 in an annual drill to test the response capability of computerssecurity incident response teams from 20 countries and territories in theAsia-Pacific region, including Japan, the Republic of Korea, China, Taiwan,Australia, India, Mongolia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh andASEAN member states – many of which are members of the Asia-Pacific ComputerEmergency Response Team (APCERT).
The APCERT Cyber Drill 2018, themed“Data Breach via Malware on Internet of Things (IoT)”, provided an opportunityfor the participating teams to activate and test their incident handlingarrangements.
In Vietnam, the drill took place inHanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang with the participation of about 300 ITworkers and officials in the VNCERT network, including State agencies and localgovernments.
Deputy Minister of Information andCommunications Nguyen Thanh Hung said the IoT not only brings aboutopportunities but also imposes huge challenges in information safety and security.
Billions of Internet-connected devicesreceive and share information together with a large number of cyber securityvulnerabilities found every day. In the future, hackers may steal allinformation on the Internet to attack artificial intelligence, robots andindustrial production activities, leading to “devastating consequences”, Hungadded.
Nguyen Khac Lich, VNCERT Deputy Director,said the exercise aimed to be “as close to a real attack” as possible. Theparticipants were meant to learn how to collect and verify information, analysethe pattern and behavior of the malware, trace the originator and then build aresponse, restore the system and warn others of the threats.-VNA
Team CLGTftMeePwn of Vietnam won the first prize at the WhiteHat Grand Prix 2017 cyber security competition, which took place in Hanoi on December 16-17 under the theme “Vietnam Heritages”.
The second Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunication (APT) Preparatory Group for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 (APT PP18-2) kicked off in Hanoi on January 30.
Singapore will help Vietnam develop a roadmap for transforming industries and improving digital management and business capacity, as heard at a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on February 5.
New security challenges amid the fourth industrial revolution like cyber security, chemical and biological weapons and armed and non-armed terrorism requires efforts from separate countries and the whole Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to counter them.
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.
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