KCDO receives report of suspected hacking into instant messaging application account of Sub-district Care Team

KCDO receives report of suspected hacking into instant messaging application account of Sub-district Care Team      
     The operating organisation of the Sheung Lok Sub-district Care Team (i.e. Homantin Residents Association) reported to the KCDO yesterday evening that the instant messaging application account of Sheung Lok 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, and addresses, of 23 service users, among whom seven individuals’ full or partial Hong Kong Identity Card numbers may have been exposed.
      
     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 Sheung Lok Sub-district Care Team, they may contact the Sheung Lok Sub-district Care Team, the KCDO or call 182 111 to 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.htmIssued at HKT 22:20