VNCERT warns about attacks to steal personal data

The cyber security incident at the National Credit Information Center (CIC) was just confirmed by VNCERT today with initial results showing signs of cybercrime attacking and appropriating personal data. Response and prevention measures have been urgently deployed.

The cyber security incident at the National Credit Information Center has just been confirmed by VNCERT with initial results showing signs of cybercrime attacking and appropriating personal data on September 10.

The Vietnam Cyber ​​Emergency Response Team (VNCERT) has just announced that it has received a report of a cyber security incident occurring at the National Credit Information Center (CIC). Initial reports show signs of personal data breach.

Immediately after receiving the information, the Department of Cyber ​​Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention directed VNCERT to preside over and coordinate with enterprises providing network information security services including Viettel , VNPT, NCS, along with CIC and functional units of the State Bank. The parties have synchronously deployed technical and professional measures to respond, verify and ensure network security. At the same time, related data and evidence were also collected for processing in accordance with the provisions of law.

Initial verification results show signs of cybercrime attacks and intrusions with the aim of stealing personal data. The amount of illegally acquired data is still being counted and clarified.

VNCERT requires organizations and individuals to absolutely not download, share, exploit or use leaked data without permission. Violations will be handled according to the law.

In addition, VNCERT recommends that agencies and businesses, especially financial and banking institutions, proactively review and implement compliance with TCVN 14423:2025 standards on network security for important information systems. People are also advised to be vigilant and avoid the risk of having their personal information exploited to spread malware, commit fraud and misappropriate property.

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