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Hacking group ‘ShinyHunters’ threatens to expose premium users of sex site Pornhub

Hacking group ‘ShinyHunters’ threatens to expose premium users of sex site Pornhub

The hacking group “ShinyHunters” said on Tuesday it has stolen data belonging to premium customers of the leading sex website Pornhub and is threatening to publish it.
Weak passwords like '123456' remain the most common in Vietnam despite warnings

Weak passwords like '123456' remain the most common in Vietnam despite warnings

Google urges users to avoid public Wi-Fi

Google urges users to avoid public Wi-Fi

5 smartphone tips to keep your children safe online

5 smartphone tips to keep your children safe online

As kids today spend more time online, these 5 smartphone tips help parents control screen use, protect personal data, and create a safer digital space.
November 9, 2025 | 03:32 pm PT
Vietnam cyber ring sells thousands of fake Telegram and Zalo accounts to Cambodian scammers

Vietnam cyber ring sells thousands of fake Telegram and Zalo accounts to Cambodian scammers

Police in Da Nang have broken up a massive operation that created and rented out fake social media accounts, a business that reportedly earned over VND2 billion (US$79,000) a month supplying scammers overseas.
November 7, 2025 | 03:06 pm PT
‘5 No’s’ rule to help users escape clutches of online scammers

‘5 No’s’ rule to help users escape clutches of online scammers

The Ministry of Public Security’s department of cybersecurity and high-tech crime prevention has announced the “Five No’s” rule to help people protect themselves from online fraud.
October 19, 2025 | 03:37 pm PT
23 million records leaked in Vietnam Airlines–linked data breach

23 million records leaked in Vietnam Airlines–linked data breach

Vietnam Airlines has confirmed that some customers’ personal information, including full names, email addresses and phone numbers, was exposed in a recent data breach linked to its technology partner’s online customer service platform.
October 14, 2025 | 12:08 am PT
Cyberattack signs detected at Vietnam’s national credit database

Cyberattack signs detected at Vietnam’s national credit database

Vietnam’s Cybersecurity Emergency Response Team (VNCERT) has reported signs of a cyberattack targeting the National Credit Information Center (CIC) in an attempt to steal personal data.
September 11, 2025 | 06:36 pm PT
Inside the world of Vietnamese crypto investigators tackling billion-dollar hacks

Inside the world of Vietnamese crypto investigators tackling billion-dollar hacks

Nguyen Le Thanh, founder of Vietnamese cybersecurity firm Verichains, offers insights into the work of blockchain investigators who trace hacks to steal millions of dollars from crypto exchanges.
August 9, 2025 | 07:45 pm PT
Vietnam's CMC to build $250M hyperscale data center

Vietnam's CMC to build $250M hyperscale data center

Vietnamese tech firm CMC Corporation has announced plans to build a giant US$250-million data center in Ho Chi Minh City, initially with a 30-MW capacity and expandable to 120 MW.
July 14, 2025 | 03:00 am PT
Google, public security ministry join hands in anti-scam campaign

Google, public security ministry join hands in anti-scam campaign

A landmark partnership between Google and the Ministry of Public Security's Department of Cybersecurity and Hi-tech Crime Prevention and Control was announced on June 26, aiming to prevent online scams.
June 27, 2025 | 10:35 pm PT
Hundreds of people ignore risks of sharing personal information while booking tours online

Hundreds of people ignore risks of sharing personal information while booking tours online

When registering for a recent short-term tour, I was required to provide sensitive personal information: full name, date of birth, address, and ID/citizen identification card number.
June 21, 2025 | 05:00 am PT
Cybersecurity incident response: Concrete actions needed

Cybersecurity incident response: Concrete actions needed

As Vietnam’s digital transformation accelerates, both the frequency and severity of cyberattacks are growing.
June 20, 2025 | 01:27 am PT
Vietnam faces shortfall of over 700,000 cybersecurity experts

Vietnam faces shortfall of over 700,000 cybersecurity experts

Vietnam is projected to face a shortfall of more than 700,000 cybersecurity professionals in the coming years, highlighting an urgent need for comprehensive training policies in the field.
May 24, 2025 | 07:37 pm PT
Vietnam hit hardest by brute-force cyberattacks in Southeast Asia

Vietnam hit hardest by brute-force cyberattacks in Southeast Asia

Vietnam recorded nearly 20 million brute-force cyberattacks in 2024, or 37% of all such incidents in Southeast Asia.
May 19, 2025 | 08:22 pm PT
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