Hackers looking to profit from cyberattacks on banking-finance institutions: experts

Hackers looking to profit from cyberattacks on banking-finance institutions: experts

Motivation for cyberattacks have shifted from fame or notoriety, to make money, as exemplified by the recent ransomware attack against leading Vietnamese broker VNDirect Securities, experts said Tuesday.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam major bourse likely to launch new trading platform KRX next month

Vietnam major bourse likely to launch new trading platform KRX next month

The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) is likely to put into operation its new trading platform Korea Exchange (KRX) in May after several delays, said a brokerage executive.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

The Investor holds seminar to discuss cybersecurity in securities sector after VNDirect attack

The Investor holds seminar to discuss cybersecurity in securities sector after VNDirect attack

The Investor is holding a seminar on Tuesday morning to discuss information security solutions in the securities sector after the recent attack on leading brokerage house VNDirect.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

VPS, SSI lead stockbrokers in software investment

VPS, SSI lead stockbrokers in software investment

Leading Vietnamese stockbrokers VPS Securities and SSI Securities have made the strongest investments in software among brokerage houses in the country.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

US cybersecurity firm OPSWAT opens HCMC center

US cybersecurity firm OPSWAT opens HCMC center

OPSWAT, Inc., a leading US provider of critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, opened its first Asia lab in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Google Malaysia's head named managing director for Vietnam

Google Malaysia's head named managing director for Vietnam

Google Malaysia’s managing director Marc Woo has been appointed managing director of Google Vietnam, where the American tech giant has not opened an office.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Companies in Vietnam obliged to store user data locally

Companies in Vietnam obliged to store user data locally

In its latest cybersecurity move, the Vietnamese government will require technology firms to store their Internet user data and establish local offices within the country.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Cybersecurity firm Acronis to invest $50 mln in Vietnam

Cybersecurity firm Acronis to invest $50 mln in Vietnam

Global technology company Acronis planned to invest $50 million in Vietnam over the next few years, expecting to open an office and R&D center by 2023.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7