Hong Kong witnessed three data breaches targeting local flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways, Louis Vuitton and the public postal service in the space of several days, sparking fresh concerns about cybersecurity in the city. As digital threats evolve, the Post talks to experts about what went wrong, what consumers should watch out for and how…
At least 60,000 users have had their address book information compromised following a cyberattack on Hongkong Post’s online mailing portal, the postmaster has said, adding that it is seeking advice to further enhance its system’s security. Postmaster General Leonia Tai Shuk-yee could not confirm on Wednesday the exact number of individuals affected by the incident,…
Hongkong Post has said that a cyberattack on its online shipping portal may have exposed the personal data of senders and recipients. The Hongkong Post. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. In a statement issued late on Monday evening, the city’s postal service said that it had identified the incident involving its EC-Ship account holders. “Based on preliminary…
Hong Kong must transform itself from a transshipment port into a global supply chain services hub to navigate a raging US-China trade war while leveraging its position as an international shipping and trading centre, industry leaders have said. Kennedy Wong Ying-ho, honorary president of the Hong Kong Chinese Importers’ and Exporters’ Association, said on Thursday…
Global courier firm DHL Express has announced a temporary suspension of all business-to-consumer shipments worth more than US$800 addressed to individuals in the US, including from Hong Kong, after recent changes in customs rules caused prolonged delays. The company, which included the adjustment in a list of temporary changes to its services in an email…
Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has warned against buying tickets from unofficial resellers for major events after a local family’s “chaotic” experience spending more than HK$5,000 (US$644) on Coldplay concert tickets that were sent to a different address. The victim, who only wanted to be identified by his surname Smith, said he had paid HK$5,379 for…
Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has warned against buying tickets from unofficial resellers for major events after a local family’s “chaotic” experience spending more than HK$5,000 (US$644) on Coldplay concert tickets that were sent to a different address. The victim, who only wanted to be identified by his surname Smith, said he had paid HK$5,379 for…
Hong Kong’s postal service provider will stop accepting airmail parcels to the United States in 10 days after suspending the handling of US-bound packages by land and sea on Wednesday amid the coming tariff increase. US President Donald Trump last week announced plans to further raise tariffs on small parcels sent to his country from…
Hongkong Post announced on Wednesday the suspension of shipping services to the United States, citing “bullying” tariff increases implemented by US President Donald Trump. The postal authority confirmed it would “definitely not collect any… tariffs on behalf of the US and will suspend the acceptance of postal items containing goods destined to the US”.The service…
“Your capital is safe” in Hong Kong, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po told wealthy families on Wednesday as he sought to reassure them that Hong Kong is a premier destination for capital investment amid the raging trade war. The so-called reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US on its trading partners underscored Hong Kong’s soundness as…