Vietnam Warns of Major Data Theft After National Credit Center Hack

Vietnam's National Credit Information Center (CIC) suffered a significant cyberattack that potentially exposed sensitive personal data of nearly the entire adult population, including government IDs, tax records, and financial histories. The hacker group ShinyHunters, known for targeting major corporations globally, is suspected to be behind the breach. Authorities, including Vietnam's Cybersecurity Emergency Response Team (VNCERT) and the State Bank of Vietnam, are investigating the incident, implementing emergency measures to contain the breach and secure CIC's systems. Despite the attack, CIC's credit services remain operational, but officials have urged the public and financial institutions to stay vigilant against identity theft, fraud, and other malicious activities. The government has warned against downloading or exploiting leaked data and promised legal actions against violators. This incident highlights Vietnam's growing cyber vulnerability as data leakage incidents surge across the country.