AI Fuels Nearly Half of Cyberattacks in Vietnam, Exposing Data Protection Challenges
Vietnam recorded approximately 2 million cyberattack warnings in the first half of 2026, with nearly half involving AI. Tens of millions of personal data records are being sold illegally, prompting authorities to urgently address AI misuse and strengthen data protection.
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