In response to the evolving threat landscape, the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, issued on December 22, 2024, regarding breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, highlighted cybersecurity as a core priority.
To protect themselves, users are advised to avoid clicking on unfamiliar links, particularly in emails or messages from unknown sources. It's essential to verify the source of applications before downloading them, ensuring they are sourced from official platforms.
Malaysia lost a total of 3.18 billion RM (700 million USD) due to online scams that involved more than 95,800 victims between 2021 and April 2024, said Malaysian Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
Thailand’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on July 15 posted photos of suspects of online scamming gangs dressed in police uniforms and contacting the victims via video chat.
More than 20 million cyberattack alerts were uncovered in the first quarter of 2024, up 33% year-on-year, Spokesman of the Ministry of Public Security Lieutenant General To An Xo said at the Government’s regular press conference on April 3.
The Department of Information Security under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has warned of the continued prevalence of online scams after the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.
Vietnamese citizens who fell victim to online scams lost an average of 17.7 million VND (737 USD) per successful fraud case in 2023, according to a report on the nation's online scam landscape recently released by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and the Anti-Fraud Social Project in Vietnam.
The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) and leading institutions in the country have banded together to develop cyper security personnel for the Thailand 4.0 digital era.
Cybercrime in Singapore surged 95 percent in 2015 from the previous year, contributing to a 4 percent rise in the overall crime in the island State, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said.
