A British computer security researcher once hailed as a "hero" for helping stem a ransomware outbreak and later accused of creating malware to attack the banking system said Friday he pleaded guilty to US criminal charges. Marcus Hutchins (R), seen ahead of a 2017 court appearance Marcus Hutchins, whose arrest in 2017 stunned the computer security community, acknowledged in a statement pleading guilty to criminal charges linked to his activity in 2014 and 2015. "I regret these actions and accept full responsibility for my mistakes," the 24-year-old Hutchins, known by his alias "MalwareTech," wrote, noting that the charges related to his activity prior to his work in security. "Having grown up, I've since been using the same skills that I misused several years ago for constructive purposes. I will continue to devote my time to keeping people safe from malware attacks." Hutchins in 2017 found a "kill switch" to stem the spread of the devastating WannaCry ransomware outbreak, … [Read more...] about Ransomware ‘hero’ pleads guilty to US hacking charges
South Korean gift has Vietnam officials scratching their heads
The Greetingman statue by sculptor Yoo Young Ho was offered as a gift to Hue by Cho Kwang Han, mayor of Namyangigu City over a month ago. South Korea initially suggested three possible locations for the statute: Dong Ba Market on Tran Hung Dao Street, the Imperial City of Hue and a park near the Huong River in front of the Hue Cultural Center. But some culture experts say the statue, which carries a message of "respect and understanding" as well as a display of humility from the South Korean people, should not be placed in any of the three locations, citing "architectural and geomantic conflicts." As the statue is a modern artwork, it should be placed on a street in the new urban area of An Van Duong, said Nguyen Xuan Hoa, former director of Hue’s Department of Culture and Sport. Tran Dinh Hang, director of the Hue’s branch of the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Art Studies, also said To Huu Street would a suitable place as it faces a new urban area that is … [Read more...] about South Korean gift has Vietnam officials scratching their heads
Activities respond to Vietnam Book Day
A week promoting reading culture among young people takes place in Ho Chi Minh City Book Street from April 19-27. Visitors will have a chance to learn about best inspirational books, children books and literary works on the Liberation of South and national reunification that are being displayed at the event. Meanwhile the “Reading Day” opens on April 20-25 at the General Sciences Library of Ho Chi Minh City. The event also includes an exhibition of good and valuable books, latest titles, and award-wining books. The “Children's Book Day” will be organized at the Vietnamese Language Studies Saigon (VLS), 45 Dinh Tien Hoang street in district 1 on April 21. Additionally, Ho Chi Minh City Book Distribution Corporation-FAHASA will a book fair titled “Book-Culture and Development” in the central coastal city of Da Nang on April 21. The event attracts 57 local and foreign publishing houses with more than 200 display stalls. Vietnam Book Day was approved … [Read more...] about Activities respond to Vietnam Book Day
Vietnamese goods week at Co.opmart
A booth at “A week of Vietnamese businesses’ products at Co.opmart” programme being held at Co.opmart Huỳnh Tấn Phát in HCM City’s District 7 from April 18 to 22. — Photo Các Ngọc HCM CITY — “A week of Vietnamese businesses’ products at Co.opmart” programme has opened at Co.opmart Huỳnh Tấn Phát in HCM City’s District 7. The programme seeks to enable businesses to introduce their products directly to consumers by bringing them into the supermarket’s distribution system. Nearly 60 businesses in various sectors, including chemical cosmetics, garments, handicrafts, agriculture, food and foodstuff, and household goods are taking part. Most of products in the programme have not been sold before at Co.opmart and Co.opXtra supermarkets or the Co.op Food chain. Consumers have the opportunity to try quality products made in Việt Nam, many … [Read more...] about Vietnamese goods week at Co.opmart
Shares rebound, liquidity hits low
HÀ NỘI – Shares rose for the first time this week yesterday, driven by the recovery of heavyweight stocks, but liquidity hit a four-month low amid investor caution. Việt Nam’s benchmark VN-Index edged up 0.41 per cent to close the session at 966.21 points, narrowing the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange’s index loss to 1.7 per cent this week. On the Hà Nội Stock Exchange, the HNX-Index inched up 0.12 per cent to end the day at 105.88 points. The northern market index decreased 1.7 per cent after four trading days this week. Liquidity, continued to drain with a total of 131 million shares worth VNĐ2.4 trillion (more than US$101 million) traded in the two markets, both down more than 30 per cent compared to the previous session, marking the lowest level since January 29. According to market analysts, low liquidity demonstrated investors caution and their lack of confidence in market prospects. From a … [Read more...] about Shares rebound, liquidity hits low