Vn: Major hospitals hit by cyberattacks, patient data sold on hacker forums

According to Thuy, in the first six months of 2025 there was a surge in ransomware attacks targeting energy, healthcare, government agencies, and recently even press and information agencies. The piece notes that VietnamNet’s article names some larger hospital breaches since 2024, including an incident at An Giang central general hospital where hackers encrypted the virtualised server system and halted operations, with no gang or individuals identified as responsible.

It highlights the need for a national cybersecurity standard, stating that developing TCVN 14423:2025 is a core step in state management, providing guidance and protection for critical information systems. The report records that the An Giang attack was among healthcare system incidents discussed, though the exact actor remains unnamed and the article situates broader sectoral activity within early 2025. Overall, the piece connects hospital breaches to a wider rise in ransomware across multiple sectors in the first half of the year.