Tag: Vietnam
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Shifting Landscape: 19,000 .vn Domains Transferred – What You Need to Know
The Vietnamese online landscape is experiencing a shift, as evidenced by the recent transfer of nearly 19,000 .vn domain names. This significant number underscores a growing trend in .vn domain transfers, highlighting their increasing value and importance for businesses and individuals operating in Vietnam. This article explores the implications of this trend, providing insights and…
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Scammers attacking .gov.vn and .edu.vn domains in Vietnam
Cybersecurity in Vietnam faced a formidable challenge in 2023 as scammers launched over 13,900 attacks, marking a 9.5% increase from the previous year. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) revealed alarming trends, with more than 550 websites of State agencies and educational institutions falling prey to hackers. The attackers, it seems, were not just after…
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Vietnam Records More Than 95% Frauds in Banking and Finance Sector
Vietnam has recently been grappling with an alarming surge in online phishing attacks, with over 95% of these attacks targeting the banking and finance sectors. In the first half of this year, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) received more than 4,000 reports from internet users about fraudulent activities. As we delve into this…
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The Power of Domain Names: How Vietnam Challenges Controversial Film Content
Discover the power of domain names in shaping digital content accessibility and compliance. Vietnam’s demand for content removal highlights their influence in navigating geopolitical challenges while preserving artistic expression. Learn how domain names foster responsible content dissemination in a complex digital landscape.
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Vietnam adds 3 new extensions
The Ministry of Information and Telecommunications of Vietnam has released a Circular talking about the launch of 3 second level domain names. Circular 21 talks about the launch of 3 new domain extensions,i.e., .id.vn, .io.vn and .ai.vn. These domain names have their own different usage and implementation. .id.vn has been reserved for Individuals, while the…
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Is .vn available to foreigners?
.vn is the ccTLD of Vietnam. The extension gives an identity and recognition to Vietnamese business and individuals operating online. However, is the .vn space open for everyone or is it restricted to Vietnamese people? Let’s see. Vietnam assigns its domain name in two broad forms. The first is the second level domain names under…
