Beware of high-tech scams on National Day September 2

(Dan Tri) - Taking advantage of the 80th National Day event on September 2, cybercriminals are increasing their activities with many tricks such as fraudulently booking rooms to watch the parade, selling fake tickets, and spreading malicious information.

Major holidays are always the "golden time" for hackers to operate (Illustration photo: NCA).

This year's National Day, September 2, has a very special meaning, marking 80 years of glorious history.

Millions of patriotic hearts are beating together, heading towards the capital Hanoi to witness with their own eyes the proud parades and marches.

This has led to a surge in demand for hotel and homestay bookings. However, behind the jubilation, an underground "battlefield" is heating up in cyberspace.

Taking advantage of people's eagerness and sometimes subjectivity, high-tech criminals are ready to set sophisticated fraud traps.

According to cybersecurity expert Vu Ngoc Son, Head of the Technology and International Cooperation Department (National Cyber ​​Security Association), major holidays are always the "golden time" for hackers to operate.

Taking advantage of the soaring demand for shopping, traveling and information searching, they launched a series of scam campaigns and spread harmful information.

Mr. Vu Ngoc Son pointed out some scams on this occasion, users should take note:

Cheap room booking scam, “nice” location to watch the parade: Scammers will advertise hotel/homestay packages with attractive prices, super nice locations, ask for a deposit immediately to keep the opportunity, then disappear.

Mr. Vu Ngoc Son, Head of Technology and International Cooperation Department, National Cyber ​​Security Association (Photo: NCA).

Concert and event ticket transfer scam: Scammers will post information about transferring 'genuine, last-minute' tickets and ask for money to deliver the tickets, then take the money when the victim transfers the money.

Disseminating information that distorts and defames history: Subjects will take advantage of the effects of the movie "Red Rain" and the need to learn and look up historical events to insert false arguments, use AI to create fake clips, and "poison information" to users.

Impersonating BTS stations to send branded SMS messages (brandname SMS): This is not a new form. The subjects will impersonate banks and delivery companies, asking them to click on malicious links to follow instructions. From there, they install malware, steal information, and take over accounts.

Cyber ​​security expert Vu Ngoc Son recommends that people should be more vigilant, only book rooms and receive tickets through official channels; and verify information about sellers and ticket givers.

In particular, absolutely do not transfer money to strangers without verification. Only receive historical and social information from official press sources and authorities.

People should also be wary of branded messages asking them to click on links or provide passwords/OTPs; contact the bank or delivery unit directly for verification. Regularly update cybersecurity warnings and share them with relatives and friends.

By correctly identifying scams and being careful with every click and every online transaction, everyone can protect themselves and their loved ones from the "traps" of cybercriminals.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/cong-nghe/canh-giac-voi-lua-dao-cong-nghe-cao-dip-quoc-khanh-29-20250827132859611.htm