Date Reported: 2025-02-23
Country: HKG | Hong Kong
Victim: Agence de promotion de l’investissement à Hong Kong | Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency
Website: investhk.gov.hk
Information :
Country: HKG | Hong Kong
Victim: Agence de promotion de l’investissement à Hong Kong | Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency
Website: investhk.gov.hk
Information :
- The computer system of the Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency was targeted by a ransomware attack.
- The attack affected the client management system, internal network, and several websites.
- Cybersecurity expert Fang Baoqiu suggests the attack was likely due to a system vulnerability rather than human error.
- Security measures have been strengthened in response to the attack.
- Changes to passwords and the implementation of backup systems are part of the new security protocols.
- The agency is taking steps to prevent future attacks.
- The incident highlights the growing threat of cyberattacks on government agencies.
- Authorities are investigating the breach to understand its full impact.
Article: https://gbcode.rthk.hk/TuniS/news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/component/k2/1792857-20250223.htm