Delegates to the International Economic Forum St. Petersburg for the 24th time in Saint Petersburg, Russia on June 3, 2021. Photo: AFP/VNA This is one of the discussion topics in the thematic group “Technology, open horizons”, one of the four thematic groups under the Business Program of the forum. The workshop was chaired and moderated by Mr. Andrey Bezrukov, Chairman of the Association for Export of Sovereign Technology; Professor of Applied Analysis of International Affairs, Moscow State Diplomatic Academy (MGIMO) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia. At the beginning of the conference, President Bezrukov commented that the process of digitization is developing rapidly. However, the rapid development will raise the problem of ensuring the security of the critical information infrastructure. Therefore, it is necessary to build a reliable and secure ecosystem as the foundation for digitization. He also said that this is a long process, so businesses need to be aware of this issue in order to participate in cooperation, first within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), then large corporations. of Russia such as nuclear corporation Rosatom, telecommunications corporation Rostelecom. Speaking at the discussion, General Director of cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab, Mr. Eugene Kaspersky recalled the cyber attack on Saudi Arabia’s Aramco corporation in 2011 that halted its operations for two years. week. He also said that businesses in the banking and telecommunications sectors are frequent targets of hackers. However, Kaspersky Lab can develop software that allows to protect the system safely against these attacks, or still monitor the hacker’s access to the system. Mr. Kaspersky affirmed that the technology to deal with cyber attacks is there, but the problem lies in the need to coordinate all businesses, provide training on cybersecurity for employees and regularly check. Meanwhile, Andrey Butko, General Director of Rusatom Automated Control System company specializing in ensuring the safety of nuclear information infrastructure, said that the establishment of the system ensures safety for the market. Nuclear is a challenge. The training of nuclear emergency personnel should be supported by the government. For his part, Andrey Golov, General Director of Security Code LLC, expressed his skepticism about Russia’s ability to export cybersecurity technology to other countries. The main reason is that this is a dual-use technology and countries do not fully trust Russia’s security technology. Before the comments that Russian cybersecurity technology should first be applied within the EAEU, after success, the next step could be to export to other countries, Mr. Golov proposed the idea of ​​creating develop a technology based on which, each country can build its own information infrastructure protection system, autonomous in cyber security technology. Igor Lyapunov, vice president in charge of information security of the Russian corporation Rostelecom, also agreed with Mr. Golov when assessing that Russia’s information technology level still cannot meet the demand for technology. current news in the world. Therefore, it is not possible to impose only domestic information technology and equipment in Russia. Independent expert Dani Danone, Israel’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations for the period 2015-2020, raised the issue that the government should play a leading role in ensuring information security. Children from the time they are in high school also need to be taught about information security. He also emphasized that the information ecosystem needs to be kept safe and needs cooperation around the world Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Vasily Shpak said that cyber security is an extremely important factor and this is a challenge for the Russian government, so it is necessary to establish Russia’s own information systems. To do this, it is necessary to look at the whole, coordinate among Russian ministries/sectors, and at the same time consider the application of new technologies such as quantum computing or artificial intelligence. Deputy Minister Shpak affirmed that this is the “Information Security Front” and must manage this issue from the top. Russia is currently in a favorable position to step by step solve the problem of information security because of its developed science and promotion of the program to replace imported goods. Since 1997, the International Economic Forum of St. Petersburg has become the world’s leading forum for members of the business community to meet and discuss key economic issues facing Russia, emerging markets and the whole world. Plans to hold the forum in 2020 have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Convenient payment via POS at TokyoLife system. Legally, it is necessary to have a law on e-commerce that recognizes the legality of electronic documents and electronic contracts signed online; have laws to protect intellectual property rights, protect privacy, protect consumers… to regulate online transactions. At the same time, there must be a safe and secure electronic payment facility such as card payment, payment via EDI… Banks must deploy a widespread electronic payment system; have a fast, timely and reliable delivery system; have human resources knowledgeable in business, information technology, and e-commerce to deploy marketing, advertising, promotion, sales and online payment. According to the above data, Thanh Hoa province can be identified as one of the localities with information technology (IT) infrastructure and investment in e-commerce infrastructure for production and business, connecting supply and demand. commodity products are quite developed. Since then, making e-commerce become a convenient transaction channel for buyers and sellers in the era of industrial revolution 4.0. Currently, Thanh Hoa’s internet telecommunications system ensures good implementation of electronic information applications. Popular forms of electronic payment include: payment via card (POS, ATE…), payment on the internet (through an account opened at a bank); Direct payment via mobile phone. Accordingly, e-commerce development has brought great benefits to businesses, through distribution channels on the e-commerce floor. The application of IT and e-commerce development in the province has achieved many good results. Up to now, data exchange and collection standards have been applied in most e-commerce transactions, business-to-business (B2B) transactions in Thanh Hoa. Already, 70% of businesses in the area use email in transactions and information exchange; 50% of enterprises have their own website, periodically updating information on activities and promoting products; 35% of enterprises join websites and e-commerce to buy and sell products, goods and services related to production and business activities of enterprises; 10% of enterprises apply specialized software in business and management activities. Currently, 70% of modern supermarkets, shopping centers and distribution facilities allow consumers to pay by card via electronic means; 50% of electricity, water, telecommunications and communication service providers in the province accept payment of service charges from households via electronic means; 20% of business establishments in the fields of trade and services, such as transportation, culture, sports and tourism, develop e-transaction channels, and some petrol and oil businesses use the cashless form. face, pay for petrol via Flexicard… Thanh Hoa province is setting a target that by 2025, 55% of the population will participate in online shopping; 100% of businesses have websites that are fully updated with information about introducing and promoting their products; 100% of electricity, water, telecommunications and communication providers deploy cashless bill payment for businesses, organizations and individuals using the service. Non-cash payment in e-commerce reached 50%, of which payment made through intermediary service providers accounted for 80%; 60% of enterprises use digital signatures and digital signature authentication to ensure safety and security for e-commerce transactions and operations of the unit; 70% of purchase transactions on e-commerce websites of enterprises have e-invoices; 50% of communes, wards and townships have traders selling goods or providing services online. Currently, Thanh Hoa Department of Industry and Trade is coordinating with other units to actively disseminate, propagate and train e-commerce human resources for officials and employees in State management agencies and businesses in the locality. province table. Every year, training courses are opened to meet the needs of many subjects such as office informatics, network administration, specialized e-commerce operations, etc. E-commerce; Build e-commerce website in accordance with the business model, products and services. Helping businesses self-deploy online sales processes, business processes according to advanced models; how to integrate online payment tools, how to promote effective marketing on the website. Create favorable conditions for businesses to participate in e-commerce trading floors to exchange and promote their brands and products.

The Vietnamese team before the training session on the afternoon of May 27, 2021. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA) On May 28, in Hanoi, Vietnam Cable Television Corporation (VTVcab) and Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) officially signed an Agreement to establish a strategic partnership for the period from 2021-2026. . Representative of the Vietnam Football Federation, Standing Vice Chairman Tran Quoc Tuan and Chairman of the Board of Directors of VTVcab Hoang Ngoc Huan signed the cooperation agreement. According to the principle of agreement, the two sides commit to strengthen cooperation towards the goal of always being each other’s strategic partners in the process of operation and development; jointly promote cooperation activities, provide solutions and links to expand and strengthen solutions to support the development of the Vietnam Football Federation in the fields of sponsorship; communication cooperation; research and build a data management system as well as develop football management platforms With the advantage of television and digital platforms, VTVcab and VFF promote the field of communication of Vietnamese football activities across the entire resources of the country. VTVcab . One of the notable signings was that the Vietnam Football Federation decided to choose VTVcab to become the only unit to cooperate in building a digital platform system to manage and operate the football data infrastructure. The only and orthodox Vietnamese stone of VFF , including administration system football data nation; league, club, player management tools; building VFF football social network; interactive platform system between fans, players, clubs and VFF. The signing of the Agreement in principle to establish a strategic partnership is of great significance, contributing to motivating the teams to achieve the expected results, and at the same time promoting the development of the team. Vietnamese football more and more professional and sustainable.

First, US President Biden announced $20 billion in funding to modernize the energy system and address digital security breaches. Other international and regional companies around the world also come up with their own strategies to mitigate this threat. Saudi Arabia’s oil giant Aramco, Siemens Energy and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have announced they will be releasing a joint report on cyber resilience in the oil and gas industry. The report will establish a blueprint for assessing how best to manage the various risks and threats associated with cyberattacks. The report brings together the experiences of 40 energy experts, who will provide their experience and expertise to outline some of the key cyber threats facing the industry and how best to mitigate those. this threat to improve energy security worldwide. The report comes after years of the oil and gas industry suffering from digital security breaches not only in the United States, which saw the Colonial Pipeline attack this month and a hack in February 2020 for a compressed air facility that caused a two-day power outage. Other oil and gas facilities around the world have also suffered similar losses. In 2012, Saudi Arabia experienced a cyber attack that resulted in more than 30,000 computers being hacked. In addition to this report, Siemens also announced a partnership with US software company ServiceNow to establish a unified software to monitor, detect, and respond to cyberthreats targeting power infrastructure. important amount. Siemens Energy’s artificial intelligence (AI)-based software combined with ServiceNow’s Operations Technology Management system exposes cyber threats for analysts to assess and prioritize early response. Leo Simonovich, Vice President and Global Head of Industrial Networks at Siemens Energy said of the report: “Digitalization is empowering the oil and gas sector to be more efficient, flexible and reliable – but it also opens up many new vulnerabilities for cyberattacks. More than ever, cybersecurity must be at the core of companies’ business and operating models, especially in the oil and gas industry. Effective defenses depend on robust monitoring and detection – which means companies cannot act alone. Coordination and alignment are very important; This latest book, based on insights from leaders in the oil and gas sector, reflects these efforts. ” “Most energy companies grapple with complex technological and economic challenges associated with monitoring, detecting, and preventing cyberattacks on critical infrastructure,” emphasized Leo Simonovich. important. Our MDR, powered by the Eos.ii solution, is the first AI-based platform built to provide visibility and context across the energy industry’s entire digital operating environment. to promptly prevent attacks”. This is one of the ways the oil and gas industry is using AI and other innovative technologies to improve security and monitoring and evaluation operations across multiple sectors. As the United States ramps up its game in cybersecurity, the rest of the world has taken note of this recent attack and is responding at the international level to ensure that energy security is not compromised. development is synchronized with the digitization of the energy system. Establishing and regulating cybersecurity practices across the industry enhances the collective recovery efforts of oil and gas companies, presenting a united front against cybercrime and security threats other importance.

Illustration. The breach at Alpharetta, Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline is the latest in a series of cybersecurity incidents confronting the administration of President Joe Biden – as well as a striking reminder that many companies Operators of the nation’s most basic infrastructure, from dams to power plants, are still unprepared to deal with the threats posed by toxic numbers. Here’s a summary of how a criminal gang managed to get into Colonial’s systems and why the tool they use – ransomware – is such a persistent threat. How can a hacker shut down a pipeline? On May 7, Colonial Pipeline said it learned that hackers had infected their computer networks with ransomware, malicious code used to take control of computers and extract payments from victims. The breach affected Colonial’s business network, which it uses for tasks like payroll management and data reporting to regulators. Colonial disabled those systems, but it also turned off the much more sensitive technology running its pipeline operations — a precaution meant to prevent hackers from accessing it if they hadn’t already. These systems monitor air flow for impurities and leaks, control power levels, and perform other automated tasks to keep pipelines running smoothly. What exactly was closed? Colonial shut down its entire main pipeline, more than 5,500 miles long from Houston, Texas, to Linden, New Jersey. The pipeline transports 45% of gasoline, jet fuel and diesel to the US East Coast, according to the company. The short-lived outage sent wholesale gas prices up on financial markets in the affected region, but that rally cooled slightly during trading on May 10. And while some gasoline retailers may try to add a few cents a gallon to the price at the pump, there have been no reports of shortages at suppliers serving those retail points. Market analysts say the pipeline shutdown will need to last through at least the middle of the week to start affecting supply in some parts of the Southeast, and Houston’s refineries won’t start. reduce production unless Colonial shuts down until next week. Overall, the US is stockpiling 235 million barrels of gasoline, enough to supply the whole country for nearly a month. However, retail gasoline prices have risen steadily in recent weeks and any anxiety could accelerate gains as the country approaches Memorial Day weekend, which the industry considers is the beginning of the “summer driving season” in high demand. How bad could this be? It depends on whether the outage turns into a protracted crisis for Colonial’s customers, which include busy airports and US military bases. Some customers can buy fuel from foreign suppliers, but they will face more financial pressure as Colonial’s pipeline network remains offline. Colonial said on May 10 that it has begun reactivating segments of the pipeline and anticipates “significantly restoring operational service by the end of the week”. However, they did not explain what “basically” means and did provide some other details about the attack investigation. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is software that hackers deploy to lock down victims’ data so they can’t access or use it – in the worst case scenario, essentially shutting down an entire company or government office. The hacker then demands a ransom in exchange for providing a digital key to unlock the files. Over the past few years, ransomware has grown from an occasional nuisance to a ubiquitous threat. Victims include the hospital system, the school district and the DC police department, as well as many small businesses. According to the FBI report, ransomware attacks increased by 37% from 2018-2019 and 20% from 2019-2020. According to one report, the pandemic has led to a significant increase in ransomware, with the number of attacks Attacks more than doubled year-on-year, with a particularly large increase in the healthcare sector. The Department of Justice recently launched a task force to explore new solutions to the problem. But in the meantime, the problem continues to get worse as criminal motives grow. Why aren’t pipelines and power plants better protected against ransomware? The private companies that operate much of America’s critical infrastructure — power plants, dams, natural gas pipelines, and other critical facilities — often neglect to implement safety protocols. government-recommended cybersecurity. While protecting against foreign government hackers sometimes requires complex technology that small critical infrastructure operators cannot afford, protecting against ransomware is are not. Use strong passwords, train employees not to click on suspicious links, and require employees to use multi-factor authentication – which involves entering a randomly generated number after entering one’s password – can prevent all but the most advanced types of hacks, including ransomware. Despite years of warnings from government officials and cybersecurity experts, most companies outside of the highly regulated financial sector have not taken many of these steps. And even organizations that try to take cybersecurity seriously can be covered by small holes. A long-neglected office worker or old computer in a closet is often the weak link that opens an organization’s doors to hackers. With so many companies leaving themselves with easy targets, many cybercriminals have started using ransomware to make money. By choosing victims they know there can be no downtime, these criminals virtually guarantee themselves an easy profit. Additionally, many ransomware operators have begun exploiting a secondary source of profit: reselling stolen data on the dark web, where sensitive personal information can fetch huge sums. Between victims and hackers is a burgeoning crypto ecosystem, consisting of unscrupulous payment facilitators ready to handle ransom transactions and rock wall law enforcement. How often do victims pay the ransom? The US government discourages ransomware victims from paying attackers to regain access to their data. While some ransomware operators honor their agreements and unlock victims’ files to foster trust and increase their chances of receiving a future ransom, many of these criminals simply take the money and disappear. Paying the ransom also encourages cybercriminals to continue their attacks. Anne Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies, said: “We recognize that victims of cyberattacks often face very difficult situations and they must balance the cost-benefit when there is no other option about paying the ransom,” – told reporters on May 10 In the US, it is not illegal to pay a ransom to regain access to locked data. However, it is illegal to pay ransoms to entities on the Treasury’s sanctions list, and the Treasury Department has warned companies that assist ransomware victims to conduct due diligence on hackers. before making payment arrangements. DarkSide, what is the group behind the attack? The FBI has confirmed that the Colonial Pipeline hack was the work of the DarkSide ransomware gang. This group is a relatively newcomer to the ransomware ecosystem, but they are already well known for their professionalism, patience, and large ransom demand. Security firm Cybereason wrote in a report last month: “The team has a phone number and even a help desk to facilitate negotiations with the victim, and they are putting a lot of effort into gathering information. about their victims – not just technical information about their environment, but more general information about the company itself, like the size of the organization and estimated revenue.” DarkSide is based in Russia, but so far the US has said it does not believe the hackers acted on behalf of the government of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mr. Biden said on the afternoon of May 10: “To date, there is no evidence … from our intelligence people that Russia is involved. However, he added: “There is evidence that the actor’s ransomware is in Russia. They have some responsibility to deal with this.” Like other ransomware gangs, DarkSide operates on a so-called “ransomware-as-a-service” model, in which it provides code to less sophisticated hackers and helps them carry out attacks enter in exchange for their share of the profits. After being closely watched by the Colonial Pipeline attack, DarkSide seems to be rethinking this model. On May 10, a purported statement from the DarkSide hackers announced the group’s intention to scrutinize the partners’ planned attacks in the future to “avoid social consequences.” festival”. “Our goal is to make money, and not create problems for society.” What is the US government doing with this attack? The White House has established a working group that includes the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency; The Department of Transport’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; FBI; and the Departments of Energy, Treasury and Defense. These agencies are working together to prepare for various scenarios should the pipeline remain shut, including planning for shortages and higher gas prices. In addition, the Department of Transportation waives regulations that limit the driving time without rest of fuel trucks in 17 states and Washington DC. That could make it easier to deliver to customers due to Colonial’s closure.

Illustration. https://tinhtexaydung.petrotimes.vn The attack resulted in higher gas prices, causing drivers to worry about shortages, while Colonial Pipeline Co. is working to restart the fuel line. However, the price of gasoline sold at pumping stations is higher and the possibility of fuel supply shortage is inevitable. After all, it is only temporary and its effects will be fleeting. But there’s a bigger problem: this has to do with America’s energy infrastructure, exactly how secure is its cybersecurity infrastructure? Experts soon said: The team that carried out this attack consisted of seasoned hackers. Later, a ransomware group called DarkSide claimed responsibility for the attack, and the FBI also pointed to this group as the culprit. Here’s what DarkSide said in its statement: “We are apolitical, we do not engage in geopolitics, do not need to tie us to a defined government, and seek our motives. . Our goal is to make money, and not create any other problems for society. Starting today, we’re introducing censorship and vetting of each company that our partners want to encrypt to avoid future social consequences.” The statement was clearly intended to address allegations made that Russia was behind the attack, but even the White House was careful not to point the finger at Moscow. President Biden said there was no evidence that they were involved in the attack. That’s related to geopolitical motives, but the statement also suggests that DarkSide and its partners won’t stop, even if they don’t intentionally cause problems. “Colonial may be at risk of leaking consignor confidential data,” said Vicki Knott, CEO of CruxOCM, a provider of control room operations services to the oil and gas industry. https://tinhtexaydung.petrotimes.vn

Instead of riding his 1967 Corvette Sting Ray, US President Joe Biden took the time to take an online tour of the electric bus factory and the electric vehicle battery factory on April 20. . This is considered an important activity in his plan to boost production of electric vehicles in the future. Mr. Biden visited the electric bus factory online. (Photo: Hot Cars) From working in the White House, Mr. Biden had a live view of the production of electric buses at the Proterra factory in Greenville, South Carolina. President Biden is particularly interested in how the buses are assembled and tested and is impressed with the progress here. “Right now, we (the United States) are behind China and there is much more work to be done. But we will become the most important supplier of electric buses and electric cars in the world with different things,” General said the US governor Joe Biden. Mr. Biden’s factory visit is done online, but experts consider it a very serious move and is part of the Government’s plan to promote the production of public transport powered by green energy. America. According to Hot Cars page, the US President’s declaration of “join the game” means that America must surpass China, which currently dominates the electric bus market. According to Biden’s roadmap, all US-made buses will be “completely green” by 2030. Proterra also estimates that half of the buses will be electrified by 2025. Students in the US mainly use the bus to get to school. (Photo: Hot Cars) Spend $ 20 billion to exchange electric buses for schools The aforementioned American bus electrification roadmap is not without foundation. Earlier, in early April, Mr. Biden announced the Huge Infrastructure Bill with a financial plan worth more than $ 2 trillion. This budget proposal includes items with many different packages. Worth noting is the $ 174 billion electric vehicle development package. In which the Government allocated 20 billion dollars to convert at least 20% of school buses in the United States to electric power. The rest of the buses will have to be changed by the schools through tightened policies. At least $ 20 billion will be spent by the US on converting to electric buses by 2030. (Image: Hot Cars) Additionally, an additional $ 25 billion will be spent converting public transport from internal combustion engines to electric. At the same time the US will spend up to 100 billion dollars on the policy to reduce prices to pull customers to buy more electric cars. With strong determination from the electrification of public transport, Mr. Biden has demonstrated a commitment to cutting greenhouse gas emissions. This also brings health benefits for people, especially students who regularly use buses to go to school. And most of all, Mr. Biden wants to reaffirm America’s position in the production of electric cars, including electric buses. Outstanding and behind China is difficult to accept. Royal Union (Source: Hot Cars, Automotive News, Now This News) Invite readers to collaborate, send news articles about Motorbike Department by email: otoxemay@vietnamnet.vn. Appropriate content will be posted. Thank you!

Staff installing a 5G base station in Korea. Photo: Koreabizwire According to the ministry above, carriers include SK Telecom Co., KT Corp. and LG Uplus Corp. signed an agreement so that 5G users could access the high-speed network of any other service provider they registered in 131 remote locations across South Korea. Accordingly, 5G users will be able to use another carrier’s network in places where their service provider does not have coverage. The Ministry of Science and ICT said telecom carriers will test network sharing systems before the end of the year and aim to fully phased in by 2024. Remote areas selected to provide 5G network sharing are sparsely populated, with a population density of 92 people / km2, while areas that do not share 5G networks have a population density of 3,490. person / km2. The move to share 5G networks comes as South Korea is racing to establish 5G coverage nationwide, with network equipment currently installed in major cities. In July 2020, the three major South Korean carriers pledged to invest up to 25,700 billion won (23.02 billion USD) to upgrade the network infrastructure by 2020. As of February 2021, South Korea has 13.66 million 5G subscribers, accounting for about 19% of the country’s total mobile network subscribers. South Korea was the first country in the world to commercialize 5G networks in April 2019.