Website of the Hong Kong Ballet attacked by ransomware

The Hong Kong Ballet has reported that their website was targeted by a ransomware attack, leading to unauthorized access to its internal computer systems.

The extent of the breach remains uncertain as the accessed files have been encrypted. The ballet company has initiated an internal investigation and enlisted external cybersecurity experts to assess the breach's scope and implement remediation measures.

While some data, including personal and internal information, has been accessed, the full content of the breached files cannot be determined due to encryption. At present, no ransom demands or data leakage threats have been received from the intruders, and the incident has been contained to prevent further unauthorized access.

The Hong Kong Ballet is collaborating with law enforcement and has reported the incident to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data. They emphasize their commitment to transparency and urge users to remain vigilant by taking precautionary measures, including password changes.