Hong Kong hacking breaches surge amid AI-powered cyber threats
By Yonnex Li ( July 7, 2026, 06:58 GMT | Insight) -- Hong Kong reported a 66 percent jump in hacking-related data breaches in the first half of 2026 from a year earlier. The Digital Policy Office warned that artificial intelligence is empowering cyberattacks and urged government departments and businesses to strengthen defenses.Hong Kong reported a sharp increase in personal-data breaches involving hacking in the first half of this year, highlighting growing cybersecurity challenges as artificial intelligence technology empowers cyberattacks against the financial hub....
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