Hong Kong Arts Development Council reports cyberattack, claims no data leak detected
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The Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) is reporting a cyberattack on its computer network and systems. HKADC advises the government on cultural policy, allocates grants, and advocates for the arts in Hong Kong.
The HKADC blocked further intrusions and hired cybersecurity experts to inspect and recover the systems, as well as to assess the overall impact of the cyberattack. The specifics of the operational disruptions are not detailed, but the council has undertaken a review of daily staff operations to strengthen data protection further.
The incident temporarily disrupted the council's operations, but as of now the Council claims that no data leakage or misuse has been detected.
No details are disclsed about the nature of the attack, the exposed data or individuals.
