KCDO received report of suspected hacking into instant messaging application account of Sub-district Care Team
The Kowloon City District Office (KCDO)this evening (March 16)received a report of suspected hacking into the instant messaging application account of a Sub-district Care Team which may have resulted in the leakage of personal data of service users.
The operating organisation of the Kadoorie Sub-district Care Team (i.e. Kowloon City Youths Association) reported to the KCDOthis eveningthat the instant messaging application account of Kadoorie Sub-district Care Team was suspected to have been hacked. The incident may have resulted in the leakage of personal data, including names, telephone numbers, addresses and full or partial Hong Kong Identity Card numbers, of 10 service users.
Regarding this incident, apart from informing affected service users immediately and reminding them to be vigilant, the operating organisation has also reported to the Police and notified the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data. The operating organisation is reviewing and will further strengthen its security measures. If anyone suspects a person impersonating a member of the Kadoorie Sub-district Care Team, they may contact the Kadoorie Sub-district Care Team, the KCDO or call182 111to verify the person's identity. In case of suspicious circumstances, please call the 24-hour Anti-Scam Helpline 18222.
The KCDO apologises to the persons affected for any inconvenience caused and has set up a hotline (2712 9182) for enquiries. Members of the public may also visit the Care Teams' dedicated webpage (www.had.gov.hk/en/public_services/district_services_community_care_teams/fraud_prevention.htm) to learn about the anti-fraud measures.Members and volunteers of Care Teams will wear Care Team uniforms and display Care Team member or Volunteer Certificates of Identity for identification when providing caring services. The KCDO has asked the Care Team for heightened vigilance and strengthened security measures and to continue to handle and keep personal data confidential strictly according to the guidelines. The Home Affairs Department has also reminded all Care Teams accordingly.
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HKETO Berlin promotes Hong Kong's strength in Budapest, Warsaw and Prague
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin), in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), co-organised a series of business and investment promotion events under the Economic and Trade Express (ETE) to showcase the vibrant developments and opportunities brought by Hong Kong.
Hungary is emerging as Europe's central logistics hub and an important gateway to Europe for Asian companies. Speaking at the spring reception on March 10 (Budapest time) held in Budapest, Hungary, the Director of HKETO Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong, highlighted Hong Kong's strengths and position as a premier international logistics hub in Asia to representatives from Hungarian government agencies, business, trading and investment sectors, as well as Chinese enterprises.
"With our free port status, world-class infrastructure and comprehensive sea, land and air transport networks, Hong Kong has long been renowned for high efficiency in customs clearance and strong global connectivity. This underscores the strong potential to deepen our co-operation in logistics - by linking Hong Kong's strengths as an Asia-facing logistics and transshipment hub with Hungary's role as a gateway to Europe, and by developing more efficient and resilient supply-chain solutions for businesses serving both European and Asian markets."
The HKETO Berlin, InvestHK and the HKTDC also co-organised spring receptions in Warsaw, Poland, on March 11 (Warsaw time) and Prague, Czechia, on March 12 (Prague time). Business seminars were also held to introduce the latest developments in Hong Kong and the one-stop ETE platform, which supports enterprises to go global and expand overseas.
About HKETO Berlin
HKETO Berlin is the official representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in commercial relations and other economic and trade matters in Germany as well as Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Switzerland.
HKETO Berlin promotes Hong Kong's strength in Budapest, Warsaw and Prague Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Berlin promotes Hong Kong's strength in Budapest, Warsaw and Prague Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Berlin promotes Hong Kong's strength in Budapest, Warsaw and Prague Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Berlin promotes Hong Kong's strength in Budapest, Warsaw and Prague Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Berlin promotes Hong Kong's strength in Budapest, Warsaw and Prague Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
