After the VNeID application updated administrative boundaries from July 1, many social media users quickly shared photos of their citizen identification cards (CCCD) showing new information as a way to "catch the trend". However, this indifference is posing a great risk to personal data security.
On social networking platforms, it is not difficult to see images of users showing off their new ID card to update their hometown address according to the standards after the merger of provinces, along with an excited mood.
Mr. Pham Van Minh (Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi) said: "I see many people showing off their ID cards with new addresses, so I also took a photo of my ID card and posted it on Facebook. Unexpectedly, friends came to comment and mentioned that they should delete it immediately because the information could be leaked.
Sharing with Lao Dong about this issue, Mr. Vu Ngoc Son - Head of Technology Department, National Cyber Security Association said that users' enthusiastic sharing of CCCD images on social networks after being updated about their permanent residence according to the new administrative boundaries can pose a potential risk of personal information leakage.
"With the development of image recognition technology from artificial intelligence (AI) applications, systems can automatically analyze photos, collect information, thereby obtaining information about addresses, even the user's ID card number if not covered carefully.
This data can be used to build personal records, serve forgery, fraud, property appropriation, or impersonate to make fake documents...", Mr. Son shared.
Mr. Vu Ngoc Son recommends absolutely not sharing photos of CCCD, driver's license, bank card... on social networks. In case of posting, carefully cover information such as CCCD number, address, QR code. At the same time, you should carefully check your privacy when posting and always be vigilant against unusual contacts after information is leaked.
A report from the Ministry of Public Security shows that in 2024, the whole country recorded more than 6,000 cases related to fraud in the form of impersonation of individuals, with a total loss of more than VND 12,000 billion.
