Vietnam Issues Cybersecurity Warning After Data Breach at National Credit Information Center

HANOI — The Vietnam Computer Emergency Response Team (VNCERT) has confirmed a cybersecurity incident at the National Credit Information Center (CIC), with initial findings indicating signs of a criminal attack aimed at stealing personal data. Authorities say urgent containment measures have already been deployed.

According to VNCERT, the breach was first reported on September 10. Early investigations revealed evidence of unauthorized access and data compromise. The Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention Department immediately directed VNCERT to coordinate with major information security providers including Viettel, VNPT, and NCS, along with CIC and relevant units under the State Bank of Vietnam. Joint technical and operational measures have been launched to contain the threat, verify the scope, and secure the system. Evidence related to the breach is also being collected for legal action.

Preliminary results suggest that cybercriminals infiltrated CIC systems with the intent of stealing sensitive personal data. The exact scale of the compromised data is still under assessment.

Sales listing on a hacking forum. Image: DataBreaches.net.

VNCERT has issued a strict warning, urging organizations and individuals not to download, share, exploit, or use any leaked data. Violators will face legal consequences under Vietnamese law.

The agency further advised government agencies, businesses, and especially financial institutions and banks to review their systems and comply with the newly issued national standard TCVN 14423:2025 on cybersecurity for critical information infrastructure. Citizens are also urged to remain vigilant against potential misuse of stolen data, including scams, malware distribution, and fraudulent asset appropriation.

This breach highlights growing risks in Vietnam’s financial and digital infrastructure, underscoring the importance of robust cybersecurity standards and coordinated response mechanisms.

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Source: Vietnam Insider