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Cyber Security Incidents Surge 52%, HKCERT Warns of Rising Ransomware & Mobile Attacks
The Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) of the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) today (21 January 2014) alerts businesses and the public of rising security threats as it recorded 1,593 security incidents in 2013, up 52% ...
Release Date: 21 Jan 2014
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Hong Kong Cyber Drill Strengthens Local Readiness against Targeted Attacks
With a surge in targeted attacks, Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) today (8 November 2013) conducted a territory-wide drill to raise the readiness of local critical Internet infrastructure providers and mobile network operators against such...
Release Date: 8 Nov 2013
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HKCERT Calls for Heightened Security Measures against Cyber Threats
Amid increasing public concern over cyber threats, the local information security watchdog - the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) advises enterprises and Internet users to keep their security measures up to date, and guard against rising attacks on web servers and mobile...
Release Date: 2 Aug 2013
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HKCERT Annual Report 2012
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Release Date: 4 Mar 2013
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APCERT embarks on global coordination to mitigate Large Scale Denial of Service Attack
The Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) today has successfully completed its annual drill to test the response capability of leading Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRT) from the Asia Pacific economies. For the second time, APCERT involved the participation of members from...
Release Date: 29 Jan 2013
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Beware of Scam Email Impersonating HKCERT with Malware Attachment
The Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) today (25 January 2013) alerted businesses and members of the public of a scam email impersonating HKCERT with malware attachment sent by the email address: [email protected]. Mr S C Leung...
Release Date: 25 Jan 2013
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Overall Cyber Incidents Surge 30%, HKCERT Warns of DDoS Attacks and Smartphone Security in 2013
The Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) today (7 January 2013) urges businesses and the public to keep up their vigilance against an anticipated surge in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting SMEs and smartphone security incidents in...
Release Date: 7 Jan 2013
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HKCERT Territory-wide Drill Tackles Hacktivist Attacks
With a surge in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) recently (31 October 2012) conducted a territory-wide drill to strengthen the preparedness of local internet service providers and mobile...
Release Date: 6 Nov 2012
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HKCERT Reminder on DNSChanger Infection Clean-up Deadline
Businesses and members of the public should check their computers for DNSChanger infection and take remedial measures before 9 July, or will risk losing their Internet connectivity, the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) warns.HKCERT today (27 June 2012) ...
Release Date: 27 Jun 2012
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HKCERT Strategic Plan (2012-2015)
The Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) has defined its three-year strategic plan for 2012 to 2015. The plan was derived from our study on the trends of information security threats, benchmark with the services currently provided by CERT teams in...
Release Date: 25 Jun 2012
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