Network security vital to defend against attacks

Rising risk: Shipping containers are seen at a port in Hai Phong, Vietnam. As the country’s economy grows, the potential damage from cyberattacks only increases. — Bloomberg

HANOI: Recent cyberattacks on large corporations in Vietnam are sounding alarm bells about domestic cybersecurity systems, requiring prompt action to defend against malicious attacks.

Over the past two weeks, three companies reported suffering from cyberattacks which had serious consequences.