Link against transnational fraud in cyberspace

Cyber ​​fraud is becoming more and more complex, with many new tricks, causing serious consequences. The signing of the Hanoi Convention on preventing and combating cybercrime marks an important turning point in international cooperation to ensure global cyber security.

Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

A 2024 survey by the National Cybersecurity Association revealed that one in every 220 smartphone users is a victim of fraud, with estimated losses reaching 18.9 trillion VND in 2024. The most common form of fraud is soliciting investments, and the leakage of personal data remains at an alarming level. While the number of victims is large, only a small percentage are able to recover their money.

Cross-border cyberattacks are common.

According to a survey by the National Cybersecurity Association, agencies and businesses in Vietnam continuously face many serious challenges in cyberspace, especially the significant increase in the number and scale of attacks. Many serious incidents have occurred, targeting large businesses and organizations such as VNDirect, PVOIL, Vietnam Post, and healthcare and educational institutions, demonstrating that any sector can be a target of cybercrime. In 2024, up to 46.15% of agencies and businesses reported having been attacked by cybercriminals at least once in the past year, with 6.77% experiencing frequent attacks. The total number of cyberattacks in the year is estimated at over 659,000.

According to a report by the Cyber ​​Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention Department (A05) of the Ministry of Public Security , in 2024, key units alone received over 74,000 cyberattack alerts, including 83 targeted APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) attacks. In the first eight months of 2025, Vietnam recorded over 1,500 online fraud cases, resulting in losses of 1,660 billion VND. Criminal tactics are becoming increasingly sophisticated, including deepfake attacks, OTP hijacking, and impersonating government officials.

Most recently, a cybersecurity incident reported by the media was the personal data breach at the National Credit Information Center in September 2025. Then, in mid-October, another data security incident involving customer service at Vietnam Airlines , operated by a global technology corporation, surfaced. According to a notification from Vietnam Airlines to its customers, some personal information may have been leaked, including full names, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and Lotusmiles membership numbers.

According to Mr. Vu Ngoc Son, Head of the Research, Consulting, Technology Development and International Cooperation Department of the National Cybersecurity Association, recent cyberattacks have all been cross-border in nature. Therefore, cooperation and coordination between countries are necessary.

Lieutenant Colonel Trieu Manh Tung, Deputy Director of the Cyber ​​Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention Department (Ministry of Public Security), stated that on October 25-26, the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime took place in Hanoi. This event is significant as Hanoi (Vietnam) will be included in a global legal document – ​​the Hanoi Convention on Cybercrime. This convention is of great interest to many countries, as this field threatens the security and safety of numerous nations. Countries around the world will work together to fulfill their obligation to combat cybercrime. This is a mandatory requirement in the digital age; no country can fight it alone.

“The event also has the significance of spreading awareness, helping people to proactively protect themselves against cybercrime, and gain knowledge to participate in a safe and healthy digital environment; creating opportunities for Vietnam to build a self-reliant cybersecurity industry and gradually participate in the global market. Through the signing of the Convention, Vietnam will have more favorable conditions for international cooperation, receiving information, transferring data and electronic evidence, training, and education; and enhancing its capacity to participate in global activities on preventing and combating cybercrime,” Lieutenant Colonel Trieu Manh Tung said.

Raising awareness about prevention

In response to the Hanoi Convention, the National Cybersecurity Association, in collaboration with relevant sectors, launched the "Not Alone" campaign with the message "Together for Online Safety"; the "Anti-Online Fraud 2025" campaign nationwide from October to December 2025; and the "All People Against Fraud" communication campaign. These campaigns aim to raise public awareness, strengthen digital trust, and build a "safety shield" against increasingly sophisticated cybercrime.

One of the side events organized by the National Cyber ​​Security Association in collaboration with the Department of Cyber ​​Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention (Ministry of Public Security) is the 2025 Cyber ​​Security Student Competition with the theme "Data Security and Personal Data Protection".

The organizing committee is inspecting the organization of the preliminary round of the 2025 Cybersecurity Student Competition.

The competition demonstrates the strong support of young people for the Hanoi Convention, encouraging and promoting the movement of research and learning of cybersecurity skills among students; discovering and nurturing young human resources with cybersecurity capabilities, while creating a healthy academic playground that connects students nationwide. The preliminary round took place on October 18th, attracting 327 teams with a total of 1,265 participants. The preliminary round selected 76 teams to advance to the final round, which will take place on November 15th, 2025.

According to Colonel, Dr. Nguyen Hong Quan, Director of the Training Center, Department of Cyber ​​Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention (A05), organizing the competition within the framework of the Hanoi Convention signing ceremony has profound significance, contributing to spreading the spirit of the Convention - placing people, especially the younger generation, at the center of all efforts to protect and develop the digital space.

Many other activities aimed at raising awareness and capacity in cybersecurity have also been supported and implemented by various organizations. Leveraging the role of the Association, member businesses have researched, innovated, and mastered many cybersecurity technologies. A prime example is the Vietnam National Cybersecurity Technology Joint Stock Company (NCS), which has announced a Make in Vietnam cybersecurity product ecosystem developed by Vietnamese engineers, contributing to the development of the domestic cybersecurity industry.

According to Mr. Ngo Minh Hieu (Hieu PC), founder of the Anti-Fraud Project, the Hanoi Convention is an important event, a special milestone affirming Vietnam's position in cyberspace, aiming to work with the international community to ensure a safe cyberspace and reduce fraud.

"The content of the Hanoi Convention on Cybercrime Prevention and Control signifies the linkage and solidarity of countries and regions, creating confidence among people in combating this crime, and at the same time raising public awareness of and vigilance against various forms of online fraud," Mr. Ngo Minh Hieu shared.

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