Phishing attempts on government offices surged 360% between May 2023 and 2024, according to email security company Abnormal Security. The surge has largely been attributed to a rise in popularity of business email compromise (BEC) attacks, which increased by 70% in the same period. Successful BEC attacks, which use social-engineering tactics to evade conventional security measures, can result in substantial financial losses.
Vietnam’s retail sector faces rising ransomware threats
The lack of cybersecurity protection is hindering the growth of online businesses in Vietnam, according to experts from Viettel Cyber Security (VCS). They addressed challenges