Scam alert related to banks
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on theHKMA website.
Bank
Type of Scam
Chong Hing Bank Limited
Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen
Bank of Singapore Limited
Fraudulent websites
The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks' websites to carry out transactions. They will not ask customers for sensitive information, such as login passwords or one-time password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks).
Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the scams concerned, should contact the relevant bank with the information provided in the corresponding press release, and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.
Appointments of members of Appeal Panel under Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Ordinance
The Government announced today (January 1) that the Chief Executive, in accordance with the Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Ordinance (Cap. 653) (the Ordinance), appointed the following persons as members of the Appeal Panel established under the Ordinance for a term of two years from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.
Chairperson
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Dr James Wong Kong-tin
Members
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Mr Arthur Joseph Chan
Mr Alex Chan Chung-man
Mr Dave Chen Chun-wai
Dr Ray Cheung Chak-chung
Mr Choy Kam-ho
Mr Gan Kok-tin
Ms Stephanie Hung Yu-jie
Mrs Helen Kan Ng Chau-yuk
Dr David Kwok Yiu-kwong
Miss Janet Lee Ching-yee
Ms Carol Lee Yuen-nar
Ms Ellie Pang King-ling
Dr Henry Shie Wai-hung
Mr Johnny Sze Chun-hong
Ms Renee Wong Hoi-yee
Mr Desmond Yip Koon-shing
Ms Tiffany Yung See-wan
The Appeal Panel is established today in accordance with Section 47 of the Ordinance, which provides for an independent appeal mechanism for operators of critical infrastructures who disagree with a designation of "operator of critical infrastructure"or "critical computer system", or a written direction with the designation issued by the Commissioner of Critical Infrastructure (Computer-system Security) or designated authorities, to lodge an appeal. An appeal board will be formed by members drawn from the panel to hear each appeal. The board may decide to affirm, reverse or vary a decision.
The Ordinance, which comes into force today, provides a comprehensive legal framework to safeguard the security of computer systems of critical infrastructures in Hong Kong, regulate operators of critical infrastructures and investigate and respond to relevant computer-system security threats and incidents.
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