Technology News March 27: Netflix raises prices.

Netflix continues to raise prices across all subscription packages.

On March 26th, Netflix officially announced price increases across all its subscription plans, marking the second adjustment in just over a year. The standard plan with ads increased by $1 to $8.99 per month, while the ad-free standard plan and the premium plan increased by $2, reaching $19.99 and $26.99 per month, respectively.

Netflix continues to raise prices across all its subscription packages. (Source: Getty Images)

Additionally, the "extra membership" fee has increased by $1, to $7.99 per month for the ad-supported plan and $9.99 per month for the ad-free plan.

This move has caused concern among many users as the cost of using the service is increasing, especially since most major streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime Video , Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max have also raised prices over the past year.

Netflix stated that the price increase was intended to support investment in original content production and improve the user experience. However, analysts believe that the continuous price hike is undermining the "dream of saving money" as users switch from cable TV to streaming services.

Cybersecurity Training Program for Digital Transformation

The National Innovation Center (NIC), in collaboration with the Innovation Network and ViSecurity, has launched a training program on "Cybersecurity for Digital Transformation".

The program targets officials in agencies, organizations, localities, and businesses, aiming to equip them with risk management thinking and security skills in the context of comprehensive digitalization.

Trainees participate in cybersecurity defense practice during the Cybersecurity training program. (Source: NIC)

According to statistics from the National Cybersecurity Association, in 2025 Vietnam will face more than 552,000 cyberattacks, causing damage to businesses that is up to 46.15% higher than the previous year.

This training program focuses on identifying, preventing, and responding to modern threats, while also providing in-depth knowledge of endpoint protection, cloud security, cryptography, and risk management.

A unique feature of the course is the extensive practical training time, allowing students to directly participate in attack and defense scenarios at the "Vietnam Cybersecurity Training Ground".

With the participation of many reputable experts, the program is expected to promote connections between regulatory agencies, businesses, and the expert community, contributing to the development of the national cybersecurity ecosystem. The training program runs from March 25 to 27.

He punished the cryptocurrency market scam.

British authorities have imposed strong sanctions on Xinbi Guarantee, a $20 billion online black market operating on the Telegram platform. It provided support services for various scams, from money laundering to data trafficking, making it one of the largest underground markets in the history of cybercrime.

Cryptocurrency transactions on online black markets are monitored and punished. (Source: Getty Images)

According to cybersecurity experts, Xinbi Guarantee has contributed to the promotion of a range of illegal activities, including human trafficking and transnational financial fraud.

The UK's imposition of sanctions is seen as a decisive step to weaken the massive financial resources of criminal organizations, while also sending a strong message about its commitment to combating digital underground markets.

The impact of sanctions could significantly disrupt Xinbi Guarantee's operations, but observers believe other black markets will persist and potentially replace it. Nevertheless, this move marks increasingly close cooperation among governments in combating global cybercrime.

Minh Hoan

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