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    HKCERT Security Newsletter | January 2025       HKCERT Capture The Flag 2024 Seminar and Ceremony which organised by the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT), the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and Digital Policy Office (DPO) will be held on 21 January 2025. Apart from announcing the result and presenting awards to winners, cybersecurity experts are invited to share insight on how cyber attack and defense exercises can address the shortcomings of traditional security testing, the security risks and considerations involved in applying artificial intelligence, and the latest information, analysis, and perspectives on emerging cyber threats. Additionally, the seminar will provide tips on talent training and advice for the new generation entering the industry.   There will be a Lucky Draw in the event. You may get the chance to win the online cybersecurity training course sponsored by the renowned training organisation - OffSec. The course covers basic offensive and defensive techniques, networking, scripting, application and operating system security, and business-related skills.      Welcome to join the event with details as follows: -------------------------------------------- 📆Date：21 Jan 2025 💰Charge: Free of Charge 🎙️Language: Cantonese 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Target Audience: CISO, Cybersecurity and IT Practitioners (e.g. Cybersecurity/System Engineer, Cybersecurity Consultant, Cybersecurity Analyst, Pentester, Cyber Defense Incident Responder, Threat Intelligence Analyst, Red/Blue Team, etc.), Risk Manager, SME and Public 🗺️Venue: Conference Hall, 4/F, HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon 🙋‍♂️Organizer：Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) Digital Policy Office (DPO) Learn more     Cover Story   [Security Blog] Taking Security Best Practice During Festive Season     [FB Post]【在節慶期間採取網絡保安最佳實踐】     [LinkedIn Post]【Taking Security Best Practice During Festive Season】     Hot Topic   [Security Bulletin] F5 Products Denial of Service Vulnerability     [Security Bulletin] Microsoft Monthly Security Update (December...

    HKCERT Security Newsletter | December 2024     Cover Story   [Press Centre] “Hong Kong Enterprise Cyber Security Readiness Index” Rises by 5.8 Points Approaching the Level in Year 2022 “Human Awareness Building” Remains at Low Levels     Hot Topic   [Security Bulletin] Apple Products Multiple Vulnerabilities     [Security Bulletin] VMWare Products Multiple Vulnerabilities     [Security Bulletin] Veeam Products Multiple Vulnerabilities     [FB Post]【官方訊息真真假假，你識分辨嗎？】     [FB Post]【提防網購詐騙，見到優惠需謹慎】     [FB Post] 🚩🚩🚩【香港網安奪旗賽 – 初賽】 「完美...

    HKCERT Security Newsletter | November 2024   📢HKCERT Capture The Flag (CTF) Challenge 2024   🚩What is "HKCERT Capture The Flag (CTF) Challenge 2024"? The 5th “HKCERT Capture The Flag (CTF) Challenge 2024” is one of the largest cybersecurity competitions in Hong Kong, aimed at arousing Hong Kong citizen’s cyber security awareness, enhancing participants' cyber attack and defense capabilities, so as to satisfy the industry's technical talents demand. For more details, please visit the CTF 2024 website. 🏆What are the benefits of participating in CTF 2024? 🏢 For organizations, companies, or enterprises:  Employees will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of cybersecurity and enhance their security awareness and prevention capabilities.  Participating in such large-scale competitions can enhance the visibility of the organization, and gain reputation in the field of cyber security.  🙋 For individuals:  Practical Cybersecurity Experience: Participants engage in a real-world network attack and defense environment, and will be divided into red teams and blue teams, to experience firsthand how to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities.   Professional Skills Enhancement: The competition covers skills in web security, cryptography, forensics, and reverse engineering, etc., and offers multiple workshops with professional guidance and cutting-edge cybersecurity knowledge.  Professional Resume Advancement: Each participant will receive an e-certificate to showcase their interest and skills in cybersecurity to enhance their professional resume.  Prizes and Industry Recognition: Prizes up to HK$15,000; Winning Gold, Silver and Bronze awards will not only be recognized by the industry, but will also be beneficial to future career development. Networking Opportunities: The competition attracts professionals and tech enthusiasts from different countries. Participants could connect with industry experts and like-minded people, and also broaden international horizons.     For industry professionals, you can learn new techniques in a gamified environment, and practice vulnerability identification knowledge. You can also connect with ethical hacker communities worldwide, delving deeper into cybersecurity to become experts.   🙇Who can participate in the CTF Challenge? No Qualification Restrictions: The competition is open to all local and international participants who are interested in cybersecurity or IT technology.  ⏰How to register and when is the deadline? Registration Deadline: November 4, 2024. Visit this link to register now! FREE REGISTRATION FEE! Join CTF 2024 to sharpen your cybersecurity skills and gear up for tomorrow's tech challenges!   Learn more     Cover Story   [Security Watch Report] Hong Kong Security Watch Report (Q3 2024)     Hot Topic   [Security Blog] Massive "911 S5" Botnet Affecting Nearly 19 Million IP Addresses Worldwide was Dismantled     [FB Post] 【影響全球近1900萬IP地址的大型殭屍網絡「911 S5」被搗破】     [Linkedin Post] 【Massive "911 S5" Botnet Affecting Nearly 19 Million IP Addresses Worldwide was Dismantled】     [FB Post] 【👨‍💻 HKCERT 與...

    HKCERT Security Newsletter | October 2024   📢HKCERT Capture The Flag (CTF) Challenge 2024   🚩What is "HKCERT Capture The Flag (CTF) Challenge 2024"? The 5th “HKCERT Capture The Flag (CTF) Challenge 2024” is one of the largest cybersecurity competitions in Hong Kong, aimed at arousing Hong Kong citizen’s cyber security awareness, enhancing participants' cyber attack and defense capabilities, so as to satisfy the industry's technical talents demand. For more details, please visit the CTF 2024 website. 🏆What are the benefits of participating in CTF 2024? 🏢 For organizations, companies, or enterprises:  Employees will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of cybersecurity and enhance their security awareness and prevention capabilities.  Participating in such large-scale competitions can enhance the visibility of the organization, and gain reputation in the field of cyber security.  🙋 For individuals:  Practical Cybersecurity Experience: Participants engage in a real-world network attack and defense environment, and will be divided into red teams and blue teams, to experience firsthand how to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities.   Professional Skills Enhancement: The competition covers skills in web security, cryptography, forensics, and reverse engineering, etc., and offers multiple workshops with professional guidance and cutting-edge cybersecurity knowledge.  Professional Resume Advancement: Each participant will receive an e-certificate to showcase their interest and skills in cybersecurity to enhance their professional resume.  Prizes and Industry Recognition: Prizes up to HK$15,000; Winning Gold, Silver and Bronze awards will not only be recognized by the industry, but will also be beneficial to future career development. Networking Opportunities: The competition attracts professionals and tech enthusiasts from different countries. Participants could connect with industry experts and like-minded people, and also broaden international horizons.     For industry professionals, you can learn new techniques in a gamified environment, and practice vulnerability identification knowledge. You can also connect with ethical hacker communities worldwide, delving deeper into cybersecurity to become experts.   🙇Who can participate in the CTF Challenge? No Qualification Restrictions: The competition is open to all local and international participants who are interested in cybersecurity or IT technology.  ⏰How to register and when is the deadline? Registration Deadline: November 4, 2024. Visit this link to register now! FREE REGISTRATION FEE! Join CTF 2024 to sharpen your cybersecurity skills and gear up for tomorrow's tech challenges!   Learn more     Cover Story   [Security Blog] IoT Security Guideline for Digital Signage     [FB Post] 物聯網數碼顯示屏保安指南     [Linkedin Post] IoT Security Guideline for Digital Signage     Hot Topic   [Press Centre] 2024 Cybersecurity Week Fun Day: An Innovative Approach to Promoting Cybersecurity     [Press Centre]“Together, We Create...

    HKCERT Security Newsletter | September 2024     Cover Story   [Security Blog] Ransomware's New Front: Uncovering the Latest Threats Facing Hong Kong     [FB Post]【勒索軟件的新陣線 揭露香港面臨的最新威脅】     [LinkedIn Post]【Ransomware's New Front: Uncovering the Latest Threats Facing Hong Kong】     Hot Topic   [Security Blog] Next-Level Phishing: The...

    HKCERT Security Newsletter | August 2024     Cover Story   [Security Blog] CyberSecurity Tips for Travelling     [FB Post]【旅行網絡安全小貼士】     [LinkedIn Post]【CyberSecurity Tips for Travelling】     Hot Topic   [Security Blog] Weaponisation of AI: The New Frontier in Cybersecurity     [FB Post]【人工智能武器化：網絡安全...

    HKCERT Security Newsletter | July 2024     Cover Story   HKCERT Rebrands for a New Paradigm of Cyber Security with AI-Driven Cyber Threat Alerts Strengthens International Collaboration for Cyber Attacks     [FB Post] 【請即下載「防騙視伏APP」】     Hot Topic   [Security Bulletin] Microsoft Monthly Security Update (June 2024)     [Security Bulletin] Adobe Monthly Security Update (June 2024)     [Security Bulletin] ChromeOS Multiple Vulnerabilities     [Security Bulletin] PHP Multiple Vulnerabilities     Upcoming Event   To withdraw subscription, please send an e-mail to [email protected] with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line.           免責聲明 | Disclaimer      私隱條款 | Privacy Policy              #outlook a{padding:}body{width:100% !important} .ReadMsgBody{width:100%} .ExternalClass{width:...

    HKCERT Security Newsletter | June 2024     Cover Story   [Security Watch Report] Hong Kong Security Watch Report (Q1 2024)     Hot Topic   [FB Post]【香港電腦保安事故協調中心與澳洲AusCERT簽署合作備忘錄】     [Security Bulletin] Microsoft Monthly Security Update (May 2024)     [Security Bulletin] Adobe Monthly Security Update (May 2024)     [Security Bulletin] ...

    HKCERT Security Newsletter | May 2024     Cover Story   [Security Bulletin] Palo Alto Products Remote Code Execution Vulnerability     [Security Bulletin] Oracle Products Multiple Vulnerabilities     [Security Bulletin] Microsoft Monthly Security Update (April 2024)     [Security Bulletin] Adobe Monthly Security Update (April 2024)     Hot Topic   HKCERT Annual Report 2023     [Security Leaflet] Security Tips for Using QR Codes     [FB Post]【全民國家安全教育日：網絡安全 🔍🚨Deepfake和網絡釣魚 - 「耳聽三分假，眼看未為真」】     [FB Post]【全民國家安全教育日：網絡...

    HKCERT Security Newsletter | April 2024       The Tram Body Design Contest - “Together, We Create a Safe Cyberworld” (“the Contest”) is jointly organised by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, the Hong Kong Police Force and the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre.  The Contest aims to arouse public awareness of cybersecurity, so as to prevent them from falling into online traps, and strengthen city-wide defence against cyberattacks.  The winning entry may be adopted as the promotional advertisement displaying on trams.   Welcome to join the event with details as follows: -------------------------------------------- 📆Date：8 Feb 2024 - 31 May 2024 💰Charge: Free 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Target Audience: Open Category: All Hong Kong residents Secondary School Category: All secondary school students in Hong Kong Primary School Category: All primary school students in Hong Kong Learn more     Cover Story   [Security Blog] Deepfake: Where Images Don't Always Speak Truth     [FB Post]【深度偽造：有圖未必有真相】     [LinkedIn Post]【Deepfake: Where Images Don't Always Speak Truth】     Hot Topic   [Security Blog] How To Protect Your Data in Quantum Age     [FB Post] 【如何在量...