Hong Kong tech hub Cyberport alerts police, privacy watchdog after reports of ransomware attack exposing 400GB of data


Social media report claims ransomware group Trigona has targeted Cyberport. Cyberport says it has shut down affected computer equipment and conducted investigation with cybersecurity experts. — SCMP

Hong Kong tech hub Cyberport has alerted police and the city’s privacy watchdog about a cybersecurity breach after a ransomware group reportedly claimed it had gained access to more than 400GB of organisational data.

Without naming a possible culprit, Cyberport on Wednesday issued a statement condemning an attack by an unauthorised third party which had infiltrated part of its computer system. The business park also said it had already taken swift action after discovering the intrusion earlier in the day.

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