How a Hong Kong group seeks to help city fight cyberattacks
Details on new website and Facebook page are available to users, following ransomware wave in May
An increasing threat of cyberattacks in Hong Kong has prompted a government-backed body to provide free tools and resources to help businesses and the public guard against ransomware.
The information includes links to free computer programs, reports on latest attacks, and free webinars. Details on other seminars hosted by various IT companies to combat ransomware are also available.
Tens of thousands of Chinese firms, institutes affected in WannaCry global cyberattack
Ransomware is a form of malware that allows hackers to encrypt files after unsuspecting users install malicious software on their devices by downloading and opening infected files or apps.
Prompt dissemination of ransomware intelligence and security advice can go a long way
“As shown in the WannaCry ransomware attack in May this year, prompt dissemination of ransomware intelligence and security advice can go a long way to minimise the adverse impact of such attacks,” council general manager Wilson Wong said.