Vietnam's cybersecurity faces many threats

From July to September 7, Vietnam's cybersecurity situation is becoming more complex than ever, with a combination of traditional attack methods and emerging tricks. 

Kaspersky data shows that 18,7% of Vietnamese Internet users have been targeted by online attacks, ranking Vietnam 87th among the most vulnerable countries.

5 million cyber security threats in Vietnam in the third quarter.

Also in the third quarter of this year, cybersecurity experts detected more than 3 million incidents related to malware spread via offline methods such as removable USB drives and other local devices, affecting 20% of Vietnamese users. This figure puts Vietnam in 34,1th place globally among countries vulnerable to attacks and affected by local threats.

One of the most common attack methods is still drive-by downloads. In this form, when users visit hacked websites, cybercriminals can silently install automatic software on the victim's device without their knowledge. Even more alarming, these attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, easily "bypassing" even the most modern security software.

In addition, a common trick is to impersonate reputable organizations to lure users to download malware under the guise of legitimate applications or emergency notifications.

Month August 2024, provincial police Tay Ninh successfully dismantled a large cybercrime network specializing in online fraud with transaction amounts up to 25.000 billion VND.

Statistics from recent cases have clearly exposed the alarming reality of cyber attacks in Vietnam. Not only are they increasing in number, these attacks are also becoming more sophisticated and complex.

In the face of rapidly increasing cyber security threats, Kaspersky recommends that organizations and individuals in Vietnam adopt a multi-layered security strategy. Cyber ​​security experts have made 7 recommendations.

Back up data regularly: This method helps ensure data loss is prevented in the event of a ransomware attack.

Update software regularly: This helps prevent attacks and exploits from security vulnerabilities.

Enhanced account protection: Create strong, unique passwords for each online account and use a password manager to easily store passwords. Users should also enable multi-factor authentication for financial and work-related accounts.

Be wary of suspicious communication sources: Always be cautious when receiving unexpected emails, text messages or calls asking for personal information.

Invest in advanced cybersecurity solutions: Especially for businesses like KUMA, XDR…

Stay informed with Threat Intelligence: As a result, businesses and organizations can understand the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by criminals, thereby preparing more effectively against attack risks.

Raise cybersecurity awareness among employees.