From Xinhua
Vietnam is among countries most vulnerable to internet attacks, with 40 percent of websites containing security loopholes, according to the research by the country’s top internet security firm, BKAV.
A team from Vietnamese security firm BKAV work on solutions to enhance website security. Photo from DTI NEWS.
The research, carried out from October 2013 to February 2014 by BKAV’s WebScan machines, checked website security in more than 25 countries, reported local Vietnam News daily Thursday.
Results revealed that, while 40 percent of websites in Vietnam have security loopholes, the figure in Asian countries is 36 percent, European countries with 15 percent, American and African countries with 5 percent and 33 percent, respectively.
Of note, the firm named several types of popular security loopholes, including XXS, SQL, Injection, and Directory Listings.
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