Most computer users in Hong Kong pay scant attention to computer security, according to industry experts.
Computer Associates managing director Pang Shaw-choong says most security incidents result from lapses in security vigilance.
'I am sure there are enough seminars in Hong Kong for educating people and there is enough news in the market place as well,' says Mr Pang.
'It [awareness] is certainly heightened, but I don't think it is enough. A lot of news and awareness is just targeted towards hacking,' Mr Pang adds.
He says any security policy should cover 'total defence', to protect computers and networks from both external and internal attacks.
'A lot of attacks take place internally. They occur because people know the information and the system well, especially in open systems like Unix where the system administrator is all-powerful.'