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Hong Kong Cyberport defends move to not reveal hacking attack, says stolen data includes details on staff and ex-workers, credit card records
It added: “We were subsequently made aware that some information available on the dark web could potentially be related to the incident and we immediately made a public announcement on [September 6] and contacted persons who may have been affected.”
Police said an investigation by the force’s cybersecurity and technology crime bureau was under way.
The Office of Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data on Tuesday said it had since received one inquiry from an affected individual. The privacy watchdog said it had launched a compliance investigation, but declined to go into further details.
The stolen data was available on the dark web, a hidden corner of the internet, but the tech hub did not mention the scale of the breach.
A ransomware group reportedly blackmailed Cyberport after hacking its computer system and stealing and encrypting the data. It demanded that a ransom of US$300,000 be paid by Tuesday to get back access to the data.
‘No system is invincible’: technology-related crimes in Hong Kong surge 47.3%
‘No system is invincible’: technology-related crimes in Hong Kong surge 47.3%
According to Cyberport, a sizeable amount of personal data was limited to individuals’ names and contact details, including phone numbers or email addresses.
Human resources-related data included identity card number, date of birth, social media accounts, and academic and bank account details, as well as health information.
Cyberport said it had engaged independent cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident and provide a remedy. The investigation and remediation were continuing.
The business park has 140 employees and is a base for 1,900 start-ups and tech companies.
The data breach was first disclosed earlier this month by cybersecurity information platform FalconFeedsio, which said on social media that ransomware group Trigona had added Cyberport to its victim list.
Hong Kong records sixfold rise in technology-based crimes in a decade
Hong Kong records sixfold rise in technology-based crimes in a decade
According to Palo Alto-based cyber-risk consultancy Unit 42, Trigona ransomware is relatively new and was first discovered by security researchers in late October 2022, with organisations involved in manufacturing, finance, construction, agriculture,…
How to fight back against debit card hackers who are after your money
Did you know that debit card fraud is one of the most common types of identity theft? It is a serious problem that affects millions of people every year, and it can happen to anyone at any time.
Imagine checking your bank account and discovering unauthorized charges. That’s what happened to Donna, who’s emailing us asking this:
“My debit card has been hit by hackers many times, and it’s such a pain that I have to get a new debit card. Is there any way to stop this from happening?” — Donna
I’m sorry to hear that, Donna. It can be unbelievably frustrating to deal with unauthorized charges on your debit card and have to get a new one, so today, we’ll try our best to help you avoid this in the future.
What is debit card fraud?
Debit card fraud is like a thief breaking into your house and stealing your cash and valuables. In this case, the thief is someone who has obtained your debit card number and, in some cases, your PIN.
The fraudster uses this information to make unauthorized purchases or withdraw money from your account, just as a thief would take your possessions.
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How does debit card fraud happen?
Your information could be stolen in many ways, such as through a retailer’s data breach or by falling victim to a phishing scam where you unknowingly reveal your debit card details.
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Debit card fraud can occur for a number of reasons, including a retailer data breach or by scams.
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How to prevent debit card fraud
Here are some steps you can take to help you prevent hackers from gaining access to your debit card:
Keep your card safe physically: Store your debit card in a secure place when not in use. Don’t write down your PIN, or keep it with your card. Be cautious when using your debit card in public places, and shield your PIN when entering it.
Use strong PINs: Choose a unique and strong PIN that isn’t easily guessable. Avoid using numbers…
Woman loses over $20k from credit card and bank accounts after downloading third-party app
SINGAPORE – A food delivery order that was supposed to cost $58 ended up costing Ms Lim (not her real name) over $20,000 after scammers took control of her Android phone and banking details remotely.
Ms Lim, 54, lost almost $20,500 from a credit card account and two DBS savings accounts in hours after she clicked on a link to download a third-party app, following which scammers then increased her credit limits and siphoned out all her money.
She had been looking for healthy tingkat (tiffin) meal delivery options for her elderly parents, and on July 26, she made an inquiry after seeing a Facebook ad from a company called Healthy Box.
The ad appeared to be from local caterer Grain, whom she had ordered from before. Hence, she was not suspicious.
She contacted the poster of the advertisement via Facebook messenger, after which the conversation continued on WhatsApp at around noon that day.
After the person confirmed they were from Grain, they sent her a link via WhatsApp to download an app – one that she had not used before – to make the order. She then installed the app, which she said looked exactly like the mobile-enabled version of Grain’s site.
When asked to make payment of $58 via PayNow to another number, she received a message saying that the vendor had not installed PayNow and that she could send the vendor a link to do so.
She then messaged the person to inform them that their PayNow was not working and asked them to check on it, but did not receive a reply.
Ms Lim, who works in events and marketing, went back to her online meetings. About 90 minutes later, when taking a lunch break, she noticed that her phone felt “burning hot”.
When she switched it on, the phone showed a blank screen and it had automatically performed a factory reset. Not suspecting anything, she followed the sequence to reset the phone and set it up again, as one would with a new phone.
Later that day, when she attempted to use her ATM card to withdraw money at around 6pm, she realised that her bank balance was zero.
She called the DBS customer service hotline, and an officer confirmed that $20,493.87 had been transferred out of her account.
A few days later, she went to…