The damage caused by computer viruses to Vietnamese users increased from VND14,900 billion (US$640 million) in 2018 to US$860 million in 2019.

Vietnam has long requested foreign social media platforms to restrict content that it considers potentially toxic and harmful to its interests.

The regional nations realize the need to develop international policy and capacity building frameworks in regard to cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity companies predict that the rise of cyberattacks will continue in 2021 in Vietnam.

This year’s edition is the third time its eligibility has been expanded to include students from the ASEAN region.