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.

Cyber ​​attacks are increasingly sophisticated

A survey by the National Cyber ​​Security Association in 2024 shows that 1 in 220 smartphone users are victims of fraud, with estimated losses in 2024 reaching VND18,900 billion. The most common form of fraud is investment solicitation, and personal data leakage remains at an alarming rate. The number of victims of fraud is large, but the number of people who can get their money back is very small.

Cross-border cyber attacks are common.

According to a survey by the National Cyber ​​Security Association, agencies and businesses in Vietnam are constantly facing 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 medical and educational facilities... showing that any field can be the target of cybercrime. In 2024, up to 46.15% of agencies and businesses said they had been attacked at least once in the past year, of which 6.77% were frequently attacked. The total number of cyberattacks in the year is estimated at more than 659,000 cases.

According to the report of the Department of Cyber ​​Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention (A05), Ministry of Public Security , in 2024, there were more than 74,000 cyber attack warnings from key units alone, including 83 targeted APT attacks. In the first 8 months of 2025, Vietnam recorded more than 1,500 online fraud cases, causing a loss of VND 1,660 billion. Criminal tricks are increasingly sophisticated, such as deepfake, OTP hijacking, impersonating authorities, etc.

The most recent cyber security incident reported by the media was a personal data breach that occurred at the National Credit Information Center in September 2025. In mid-October, a data security incident related to customer care at Vietnam Airlines, operated by a global technology corporation, emerged. According to Vietnam Airlines' announcement to customers, some personal information may have been exposed, including full name, email address, phone number, date of birth, and Lotusmiles membership number.

According to Mr. Vu Ngoc Son, Head of the Department of Research, Consulting, Technology Development and International Cooperation, National Cyber ​​Security Association, the recent cyber attacks have been cross-border in nature. Therefore, there is a need for connection and coordination between countries.

Lieutenant Colonel Trieu Manh Tung, Deputy Director of the Department of Cyber ​​Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention (Ministry of Public Security), On October 25-26, the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime took place in Hanoi. This event is important as the place name Hanoi (Vietnam) will be listed in a global legal document - the Hanoi Convention on Cybercrime Prevention. This convention is of interest to many countries, as this field is threatening the security and safety of many countries. Countries around the world will together fulfill their duty to fight against crime. This is a mandatory requirement in the digital age, no country can fight alone.

“The event also has a widespread meaning, helping people raise awareness of cyber security, proactively protect themselves from cybercrime, gain knowledge to participate in a safe and healthy digital environment; creating opportunities for Vietnam to build an autonomous cyber security industry, gradually participating in the global market. Through signing the Convention, Vietnam will have more favorable conditions in international cooperation, receiving information, handing over data means, electronic evidence, training, education; improving capacity to participate in global activities on preventing and combating cybercrime”, said Lieutenant Colonel Trieu Manh Tung.

Raising awareness of prevention

Responding to the Hanoi Convention, the National Cyber ​​Security Association coordinated with relevant sectors to launch 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 fight fraud” communication campaign. The campaigns aim to raise public awareness, strengthen digital trust and build a “safe shield” against increasingly sophisticated cybercrime.

One of the sideline events organized by the National Cyber ​​Security Association in coordination with the Department of Cyber ​​Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention and Control (Ministry of Public Security) is the 2025 Cyber ​​Security Student Competition with the theme "Data security and personal data protection".

The organizing committee inspected the organization of the preliminary round of the 2025 Cyber ​​Security Student Competition.

The competition demonstrates the strong response of young people to the Hanoi Convention, encourages and promotes the movement of researching and learning cybersecurity skills among students; discovers and fosters young human resources with cybersecurity capacity, and at the same time creates a healthy academic playground, connecting students nationwide. The preliminary round took place on October 18, attracting 327 teams with a total of 1,265 contestants. The preliminary round selected 76 teams for the final round, which will take place on November 15, 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 contest within the framework of the Hanoi Convention signing ceremony has profound meaning, contributing to spreading the spirit of the Convention - putting people, especially the young generation, at the center of all efforts to protect and develop digital space.

Many other activities to raise awareness and capacity on cybersecurity have also been responded and implemented by units. Promoting the role of the Association, member enterprises have researched, created and mastered many cybersecurity technologies. Typically, the Vietnam National Cyber ​​Security Technology Joint Stock Company (NCS) has also announced the Make in Vietnam Cyber ​​Security Product Ecosystem owned 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 mark affirming Vietnam's position in cyberspace, working with the international community to ensure a safe cyberspace and reduce fraud.

“The signing of the Hanoi Convention on Cybercrime Prevention and Control has the meaning of connection and consensus among countries and regions, creating trust for people in preventing this crime, and at the same time raising people's awareness of being vigilant against forms of fraud in cyberspace,” Mr. Ngo Minh Hieu shared.

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