Subj : Vietnam creditors hit by cyberattack - sensitive data at risk
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Date : Fri Sep 12 2025 23:15:09

Vietnam creditors hit by cyberattack - sensitive data at risk

Date:
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:14:00 +0000

Description:
Vietnam confirms cyberattack on credit data center as authorities investigate 
potential personal data theft.

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confirms cyberattack on national credit data center is being investigated CIC 
says systems still operational despite hacker intrusion into creditor 
database Authorities suspect Shiny Hunters group is behind the system breach 

Vietnams National Credit Information Center (CIC), which operates under the 
State Bank of Vietnam, has confirmed a cyberattack that may have exposed 
sensitive creditor information. 

According to Reuters , the scope of the breach remains unclear for now. 

Investigators said in a statement, "Initial investigation indicated signs of 
unauthorized access aimed at stealing personal data, with the extent of the 
breach still being assessed. Shiny Hunters 

The Vietnam Cybersecurity Emergency Response Center (VNCERT) said it received 
a report from CIC about the incident on September 11. 

The incident has not disrupted operations or caused any damage, and the 
credit information service system remains fully functional, CIC said in a 
letter sent to financial institutions. 

The letter, which Reuters says it has seen, additionally suggested the attack 
may have been carried out by Shiny Hunters, a hacking group known for 
breaching major firms including Google, Microsoft, and Qantas. 

Vietnams Department of Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention has 
reportedly directed VNCERT to work with CIC, the central bank, and leading 
cybersecurity companies such as Viettel, VNPT, and NCS. 

Evidence is currently being gathered and technical safeguards have been 
activated in order to protect national financial data systems. 

VNCERT also warned individuals and organizations not to download or 
distribute leaked data, stressing that any violations will face stern legal 
repercussions. 

The State Bank of Vietnam has not commented on the breach, while investment 
bank JPMorgan said in a note to investors that the incident could raise 
cybersecurity costs for local banks, although it did not expect an immediate 
impact on deposit flows. 

Cybersecurity expert Ng Minh Hiu said in a post on Meta that banks like CIC 
do not store credit card numbers, one-time passwords, or login details, 
meaning key financial data, such as transactions and credit card information 
will not be affected or compromised. 

Vietnams authorities continue to monitor the situation as they work to 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/vietnam-creditors-hit-by-cyberattack-se
nsitive-data-at-risk


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