The amount of personal information stolen in cyberspace increased by 50% in the first six months of this year compared to the same period in 2023, according to a report on cyber security situation released on August 26 by the Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel).

With nearly 80 million users, or over two-thirds of the population, Vietnam ranks 7th in the world in terms of internet access. However, this growth is accompanied by a surge in data security risks, posing a formidable challenge for cybersecurity experts.