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Hong Kong Prison Department IT System Hacked, 6,800 Employees' Data Compromised
Hong Kong Prison Department IT System Hacked
The Correctional Services Department of Hong Kong announced on Friday evening that one of its IT systems was illegally accessed by a hacker on Tuesday. This incident led to the compromise of personal data belonging to approximately 6,800 current and former staffers. A preliminary investigation suggests that the hacker gained unauthorized access to the internal Knowledge Management System.
Data Breach Details and Response
The specific details of the compromised information were not fully specified, but the Correctional Services Department is taking the incident seriously and implementing countermeasures. The department is enhancing system security and taking steps to prevent further damage, while also conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.
*Source: SCMP (2026-03-28)*
