CIC was attacked by hackers, VNCERT recommends people to be more vigilant

CIC bị hacker tấn công, VNCERT khuyến cáo người dân nâng cao cảnh giác- Ảnh 1. — The cyber security incident at the National Credit Information Center has just been confirmed by VNCERT with initial results showing signs of cybercrime attacking and appropriating personal data on September 10.

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.

Source: https://baochinhphu.vn/cic-bi-hacker-tan-cong-vncert-khuyen-cao-nguoi-dan-nang-cao-canh-giac-102250911201710342.htm