Hong Kong Sees Rising Number of Cyberattacks

A year after pro-democracy protests filled the streets of Hong Kong, the city has become a target of multiple, and sophisticated, cyber attacks. Hong Kong cyber security watchdog Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team said there has been a 38 percent rise in hacking attacks since last year. Nicholas Thomas, a Professor at the City University of Hong Kong, said it is unclear who is behind these cyber attacks. “With what’s been going on the Hong Kong side, there’s been no direct tie...

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