Xi’s new year message to military reveals PLA Cyberspace Force post in South China Sea
China has deployed a section of its mysterious cyberspace force to the South China Sea to remain “ready for action”, with the unit making a…
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Hong Kong plans to revive privacy law mandating that firms report data breaches
Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog plans to consult lawmakers this year about introducing mandatory data breach reporting and related penalties, the body’s chief has said. Privacy…
South Korea’s Bithumb gives away over US$40 billion in a bit of a blunder
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb said on Saturday it had accidentally given away more than US$40 billion worth of bitcoin to customers as promotional rewards,…
Editorial | Hong Kong’s innovation goals must go hand in hand with cybersecurity
Hong Kong is striving to become a “fortress” capable of defending the city from increasingly complex hacking attacks and sophisticated scams. Secretary for Innovation, Technology…
Greece arrests soldier suspected of leaking ‘secret’ information to China
Greek defence authorities have arrested a member of the Greek defence forces accused of leaking “secret information” to “third parties”, the Greek National Defence General…
2 Chinese nationals suspected of spying from French Airbnb placed under investigation
Two Chinese nationals suspected of trying to intercept satellite communications from a base in an Airbnb rental property in southwestern France have been placed under…
HKMA launches quantum readiness and cybersecurity projects for banks in AI era
Hong Kong’s banking regulator has unveiled four flagship projects, including a quantum computing readiness index, to help the city’s lenders stay competitive and secure in…
Data leaks jump 21% in Hong Kong, doxxing hits record low
Data leakage cases recorded by Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog increased 21 per cent last year, with hacking being the primary cause. But the number of…
China moves to boost cybercrime penalties by adding exit ban after sentences
China is looking to escalate measures against cybercriminals operating inside and outside its borders by banning convicted citizens from leaving the country, even after they…
Hygon’s chips ‘safe’ from AMD security flaw amid China’s tech self-reliance drive
Chips from Chinese semiconductor designer Hygon Information Technology were found unaffected by a recently disclosed vulnerability in products developed by its US tech licenser and…
Hong Kong hit with record cyberattacks in 2025 as AI-linked threats rise
The number of cyberattacks in Hong Kong hit a record high in 2025, with detected system vulnerabilities tripling, prompting experts to warn that artificial intelligence…
Editorial | Hong Kong needs constant vigilance to thwart cybercriminals
The pressing need to protect the public from cybercriminals is one of the biggest challenges facing governments around the world. Hong Kong is a prime…