Hanoi, Feb. 25 -- The E-commerce Development Centre (Ecomviet) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued a warning of the growing complexity of online fraud, emphasising that users will face two key threats - surveillance malware designed to steal information - and evolving online scams.

To protect themselves, users are advised to avoid clicking on unfamiliar links, particularly in emails or messages from unknown sources. It's essential to verify the source of applications before downloading them, ensuring they are sourced from official platforms such as the App Store, Google Play, or trusted product websites, authorities said.

Additionally, they suggested that users should minimise the use of public Wi-Fi networks when...