Mr. Ngo Minh Hieu

Hieu Minh Ngo, also known as HieuPC, was born on October 8, 1989, in Gia Lai, Vietnam. He is a prominent figure in the field of cybersecurity, previously involved in cybercrime before being arrested and serving a 13-year sentence in the United States for stealing and selling the data of over 200 million Americans. After completing his sentence in 2020 and returning to Vietnam, Hiếu focused on improving cybersecurity practices and combating fraud. He joined the Vietnam National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC) and launched the “Chongluadao” anti-scam initiative. Hiếu transitioned from a “black hat” hacker to a “white hat,” demonstrating significant personal and professional development. His contributions have been recognized by major tech companies such as Apple and Verizon. In 2022, Hiếu was awarded the Make In Vietnam prize. In 2023, he continued to make his mark by receiving the Nhân Tài Đất Việt award.