Hacking fears as Facebook crashes

Worldwide blackout of social media giant prompts concern in city of further cyberattacks as Occupy Central launches 'referendum' vote

Facebook went down across the world at about 3.50pm Hong Kong time, setting off a flurry of panicked messages on other social media. Photo: Reuters

Facebook users in Hong Kong feared a 30-minute blackout yesterday was part of cyberattacks that have been linked to the Occupy Central movement.

The social media giant went down across the world at about 3.50pm Hong Kong time, setting off a flurry of panicked messages on other social media.

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