Hong Kong prison department’s IT system hacked, 6,800 employees’ data compromised

    Hong Kong prison department’s IT system hacked, 6,800 employees’ data compromised

    A computer system containing Hong Kong prison employees’ personal data has been hacked, compromising the information of 6,800 current and former staffers. The Correctional Services Department said on Friday evening that a hacker had gained illegal access to one of its IT systems on Tuesday. “After a preliminary investigation, the Correctional Services Department believes the…

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    Apple long fought allowing 'side loading' of iPhone apps from online shops others than the App Store, but made a concession in Europe due to landmark digital law there

    Majority of finance apps pose data privacy risks

    Apple long fought allowing ‘side loading’ of iPhone apps from online shops others than the App Store, but made a concession in Europe due to landmark digital law there – Copyright AFP Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD Most of the top finance apps collect highly sensitive information on users, through permission settings. This has been revealed to Digital…

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