Date Reported: 2024-03-17
Country: Hong Kong (HKG)
Victim: South China Athletic Association | scaa.org.hk
Additional Information:
- The South China Athletic Association (SCAA) fell victim to a cyber attack on Sunday, March 17, potentially compromising the personal data of around 70,000 individuals.
- The compromised data includes names, dates of birth, identification numbers, and addresses.
- In response to the attack, the association promptly shut down the affected computer systems and notified both the police and the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data.
- An emergency plan was activated to inform the affected members, and the Privacy Commissioner has initiated an investigation into the incident.
- The Privacy Commissioner urged individuals who suspect their personal data may have been leaked to come forward.
Article: https://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking-news/section/4/214499/South-China-Athletic-Association-hit-by-cyber-attack
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