Group-IB’s High-Tech Crime Investigations team triumphs at Top Women in Security ASEAN Awards 2025

Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, is proud to announce that Hai Ha Phan and Jessica Tedja, both Cyber Investigation Specialists at Group-IB’s High-Tech Crime Investigations team, have clinched the prestigious Top Women in Security ASEAN Region Award 2025 for Vietnam and Singapore respectively. In addition, Vesta Matveeva, Asia-Pacific Head of High-Tech Crime Investigations was recognized as one of the top 20 finalists in this year’s awards.

As the region’s premier cyber investigations unit, Group-IB’s High-Tech Crime Investigations team has supported law enforcement agencies in the Asia-Pacific in numerous operations in 2025. In February, the team provided critical information to the Royal Thai Police that led to the arrest of the the cybercriminal known as ALTDOS in Thailand, who was responsible for more than 90 instances of data leaks worldwide and resulted in over 12TB of personal data sold on the dark web, and targeted companies and businesses in the region. The team also supported INTERPOL’s “Operation Secure”, which led to the arrest of 32 suspects linked to information stealers (infostealers) in Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and dismantling of the infrastructure that claimed more than 216,000 potential victims in Asia.

“Being recognized among the Top 20 Women in Security ASEAN and winning the Country Award for Vietnam 2025 is a great honor. In light of Vietnam’s recent initiatives on the global stage, especially the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention),I feel deeply proud to represent Vietnam as Group-IB’s cybercrime investigators, contributing to the mission of protecting citizens and businesses from cyberthreats across the region.”

Hai Ha Phan

Cyber Investigation Specialist at Group-IB

“It’s an incredible honor to be named among the Top 20 Women in Security ASEAN and to receive the Country Award for Singapore 2025. Every day, my work involves investigating cybercrimes, from phishing, investment scams to data breaches. Seeing how our efforts directly protect people and businesses in Singapore and across the region reminds me why this work matters.This recognition reflects the power of collaboration, persistence, and diversity in strengthening our cyber resilience. To every woman who’s considering a path in cybersecurity or already walking it, know that your perspective and passion truly make a difference. Together, we can keep pushing boundaries, break stereotypes, and make the digital world a safer place for everyone.”

Jessica Tedja

Cyber Investigation Specialist at Group-IB

“I’m very proud of our team for receiving this award. It shows the hard work, dedication, and difference we’re making in the region, both as individuals and as a company focused on improving cybersecurity. Congratulations to all the amazing women who were recognized this year. I hope our success encourages more professionals to enter this important and rewarding field”

Vesta Matveeva

Head of High-Tech Crime Investigation Department for the APAC region

“We are immensely proud of Ha Phan, Jessica, and Vesta for their tireless efforts in investigating cybercrime, and supporting law enforcement agencies in the region to protect citizens and businesses from cybercriminals in the Asia-Pacific. As the complexities of cybercrime continue to evolve, we are committed to nurturing and recognizing exceptional talent, and the empowerment of women in cybersecurity to join the Fight Against Cybercrime.”

Dmitry Volkov

CEO of Group-IB

“We’re very proud to be celebrating our sixth year of these awards and once again the awards ceremony gave an important platform to recognise and give voice to women security professionals and law enforcement officers from across the ASEAN region and beyond. Special congratulations to Hai Ha Phan and Jessica Tedja Zara for clinching the awards for Vietnam and Singapore, and Vesta Matveeva as a top 20 finalist this year. Thanks also to the Group-IB team who have proudly adopted these awards to recognise their valuable team members in cybersecurity across the region.”

Chris Cubbage

Director & Executive Editor, MySecurity Media, and organizer of the Top Women in Security ASEAN Awards 2025.

The Top Women in Security ASEAN Awards is dedicated to honoring outstanding women who have made significant contributions to the field of cybersecurity. This year’s awards highlight the exceptional achievements of women across the ASEAN region, showcasing their leadership, innovation, and dedication to enhancing security. The Top Women in Security ASEAN Region Awards is part of a global campaign by the Women in Security & Resilience Alliance (WISECRA), and underscores the importance of diversity and leadership in the cybersecurity industry.

About Group-IB

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Singapore, Group-IB is a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime. Combating cybercrime is in the company’s DNA, shaping its technological capabilities to defend businesses, citizens, and support law enforcement operations.

Group-IB’s Digital Crime Resistance Centers (DCRCs) are located in the Middle East, Europe, Central Asia, and Asia-Pacific to help critically analyze and promptly mitigate regional and country-specific threats. These mission-critical units help Group-IB strengthen its contribution to global cybercrime prevention and continually expand its threat-hunting capabilities.

Group-IB’s decentralized and autonomous operational structure helps it offer tailored, comprehensive support services with a high level of expertise. We map and mitigate adversaries’ tactics in each region, delivering customized cybersecurity solutions tailored to risk profiles and requirements of various industries, including retail, healthcare, gambling, financial services, manufacturing, crypto, and more.

The company’s global security leaders work in synergy with some of the industry’s most advanced technologies to offer detection and response capabilities that eliminate cyber disruptions agilely.

Group-IB’s Unified Risk Platform (URP) underpins its conviction to build a secure and trusted cyber environment by utilizing intelligence-driven technology and agile expertise that completely detects and defends against all nuances of digital crime. The platform proactively protects organizations’ critical infrastructure from sophisticated attacks while continuously analyzing potentially dangerous behavior all over their network.

The comprehensive suite includes the world’s most trusted Threat Intelligence, The most complete Fraud Protection, AI-powered Digital Risk Protection, Multi-layered protection with Managed Extended Detection and Response (XDR), All-infrastructure Business Email Protection, and External Attack Surface Management.

Furthermore, Group-IB’s full-cycle incident response and investigation capabilities have consistently elevated industry standards. This includes the 77,000+ hours of cybersecurity incident response completed by our sector-leading DFIR Laboratory, more than 1,400 successful investigations completed by the High-Tech Crime Investigations Department, and round-the-clock efforts of CERT-GIB.

Time and again, its solutions and services have been revered by leading advisory and analyst agencies such as Aite Novarica, Gartner®, Forrester, Frost & Sullivan, KuppingerCole Analysts AG, and more.

Being an active partner in global investigations, Group-IB collaborates with international law enforcement organizations such as INTERPOL, EUROPOL and AFRIPOL to create a safer cyberspace. Group-IB is also a member of the Europol European Cybercrime Centre’s (EC3) Advisory Group on Internet Security, which was created to foster closer cooperation between Europol and its leading non-law enforcement partners.