Information about personal data leak incident at National Credit Information Center

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On September 11, the Vietnam Cyberspace Emergency Response Center (VNSERT) announced the personal data leak incident of the National Credit Information Center.

Specifically, on September 10, the Center received a report of a cyber security incident and signs of personal data breach occurring at the National Credit Information Center.

Immediately after receiving the information, the Department of Cyber Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention ( Ministry of Public Security ) directed the Vietnam Cyberspace Emergency Response Center to coordinate with professional units to coordinate with enterprises providing network information security services (Viettel, VNPT, NCS), the National Credit Information Center, and functional units of the State Bank to verify information about the incident, deploy professional measures, technical incident response, strengthen solutions to ensure network security, collect data and evidence for handling according to the provisions of law.

Initial verification results show signs of cybercrime attacks and intrusions to steal personal data. The amount of data illegally appropriated is being continuously counted and clarified.

The Vietnam Cyber Emergency Response Center requests that organizations and individuals not arbitrarily download, share, exploit, or use the above data. In case of intentional violation, they will be handled according to the provisions of law.

The Center recommends that agencies and businesses, especially financial and banking institutions, proactively review and implement compliance with TCVN 14423:2025 - Network security, requirements for important information systems.

The Vietnam Cyber Emergency Response Center also recommends that people raise their vigilance against cybercrime activities, and avoid being exploited with the above information to spread malware, commit fraud, and appropriate property./.

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

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, 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 law.

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

VNCERT requires organizations and individuals to absolutely not download, share, exploit or use the 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, scam and misappropriate assets.

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