Hongkong Post online portal hacked, potentially exposing personal data of users

Postal service provider says address book details of EC-Ship account holders were possibly compromised in cyberattack involving 'robotic access'. — SCMP

An investigation has been launched after Hongkong Post’s online mailing portal was hacked, potentially compromising the personal information of account holders.

The government-owned postal service provider identified the cyberattack that involved robotic access late on Monday, saying address book details of EC-Ship account holders, including names of senders and recipients, phone numbers, fax numbers and email addresses, were possibly exposed.