local cybercrime threats on the rise

Local cybercrime threats on the rise

Though the quick advancement of fintech has helped cashless payments increase in Vietnam, it has also created a fertile land for cyber-criminals to exploit. Luu Phuong reports.  
companies wary of cybersecurity threats

Companies wary of cybersecurity threats

Cybersecurity has gained more attention during the annual general meeting season following the surge in ransomware attacks in the first quarter of 2024.
banks containing threats of bad debt

Banks containing threats of bad debt

The credit quality of BaoViet Bank has receded as the bank’s non-performing loans (NPL) climbed to almost $70 million by the end of 2023, showing a near 50 per cent jump compared to the start of the year.
wired vn faces new security threats

Wired VN faces new security threats

Hanoi - As Internet use in Vietnam continues to rise, avoiding online security threats will become even more difficult, said Vu The Binh, Vietnam Internet Association (VIA) General Secretary, at a recent symposium in Hanoi.
twin threats poised to ratchet up inflation

Twin threats poised to ratchet up inflation

Recent aggressive dong depreciation and proposals for electricity price hikes could potentially further ignite inflation.
threats to vn cybersecurity quadruple this year

Threats to VN cybersecurity quadruple this year

Vice Minister of Information and Communications, Nguyen Thanh Hung, said on Wednesday that cybersecurity has always been an intense concern in Viet Nam, which will only increase in order to protect legitimate properties and interests against theft and sabotage.
virtual pokemon go fever and real threats

Virtual Pokemon Go fever and real threats

The launch of Pokemon Go in Vietnam recently has set its fans into a craze everywhere, but the reality game is causing several possible mishaps and real threats.
5 security threats to watch out for in 2015

5 security threats to watch out for in 2015

Security and tech analyst firms highlight the threats related to the Internet of Things, new malware in hackers’ arsenal and personal health information being a target as key trends heading into the new year.
chinese steel threats local manufacturers

Chinese steel threats local manufacturers

In the latest movement, the world’s sixth largest steel-maker, JFE Steel Corporation, is wavering whether to acquire a major stake at Taiwan-based E-United Group’s $4.5 billion integrated steel project in Vietnam on concern over China ’s industrial clout in the region.
singapore investigates 18 bomb threats

Singapore investigates 18 bomb threats

Singapore police have launched an investigation into bomb threats targeting 18 locations around the state, including government buildings and embassies.
federer wary of threats to seventh wimbledon crown

Federer wary of threats to seventh Wimbledon crown

Roger Federer can picture himself lifting a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title, but can also sense the dangers posed by Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.
protected marine areas face multiple threats

Protected marine areas face multiple threats

Protected marine areas (MPAs) in the country face the serious threats of pollution, dynamite and electric shock fishing and haphazard infrastructure construction for tourism.
online financial threats increase in asia pacific

Online financial threats increase in Asia-Pacific

Online financial threats are on the rise globally and starting to penetrate the Asia-Pacific region, including Viet Nam, according to IT security experts.
trusted links to reduce cybercrime threats to governments

Trusted links to reduce cybercrime threats to governments

While governments are increasingly spending more information technology (IT) resources and budgets on cyber security, there are still blindspots and weak links in their IT management, usage and policies, which makes them vulnerable to cyberattacks.
facebook exposing children to online threats eu survey

Facebook exposing children to online threats: EU survey

Social networking sites such as Facebook are not doing enough to protect children from potential dangers such as grooming by paedophiles or online bullying, European authorities said Tuesday.