Cyberattack on Hongkong Post exposes address book data of 60,000 EC-Ship users

Cyberattack on Hongkong Post exposes address book data of 60,000 EC-Ship users

Postmaster says hacker gained confidential information despite system mounting a defence and operator is seeking advice to enhance security.

Hongkong Post Cyberattack Targets EC-Ship Address Books

Hongkong Post confirmed on July 21 that a cyberattack had targeted its EC-Ship platform, compromising the address book data of numerous account holders. The Hongkong Post cyberattack, which occurred during the late hours of July 20 and continued into July 21, involved an automated and unauthorized access attempt that successfully retrieved sensitive personal and business contact information. While the EC-Ship service has resumed normal operation…