GovCERT.HK Security Blog
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Insider Threat
What is an insider threat and how to minimise it?
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Cyber Threats on Brute Force Attack
Here are some tips to prevent brute force attack
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Cyber Threats on DoS / DDoS Attacks
Here are some best practices for organisations to protect against DDoS attacks.
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Cyber Threats on Supply Chain Attack
There are several mitigation measures and best practices that can be adopted to reduce the risk of supply chain infections
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Cyber Threats on Blockchain
Here are some but not an exhausted list of security measures and controls to mitigate the risks in blockchain projects/systems
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Cyber Threats on Botnet
What is Botnet?
Here are some best practices on protecting
yourself and business against botnets
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Cyber Threats on DNS Servers
Here are the preventive measures to prevent threats and attacks on DNS
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HKCERT - Cyber Security Animation Video
【Hack me if you can】
A series of animation videos about how could SMEs and users enhance their cyber security
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Using Instant Messaging Safely
The following tips are designed for end-users using IM as regular communication tool
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Beware of Phishing Attacks
Phishing is one of the most common cyber attacks nowadays which targets all Internet and email users
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Mobile Device Security
Here are the best practices to secure your mobile devices
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Security of Remote Working
Here are some tips to maintain a safe and secure remote working or learning environment
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HKCERT Capture the Flag Challenge 2024
13 Sep 2024 - 10 Nov 2024
Event
Hong Kong International Computer Conference 2024
4 Nov 2024 - 5 Nov 2024
Security Alert and Advisory
Security Alert (A24-11-01): Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
1 Nov 2024
Security Related News
S for S meets with critical infrastructure stakeholders (with photos)
1 Nov 2024
Security Alert and Advisory
Security Alert (A24-10-28): Multiple Vulnerabilities in QNAP Products
31 Oct 2024
Phishing Attack
Phishing Attack - Transport Department alerts public to fraudulent websites of HKeToll
31 Oct 2024
Phishing Attack
Phishing Attack - Housing Department urges public to be alert to fraudulent website of Cash Allowance Trial Scheme
31 Oct 2024
Security Alert and Advisory
Security Alert (A24-10-27): Multiple Vulnerabilities in Firefox
30 Oct 2024
Security Alert and Advisory
Security Alert (A24-10-26): Multiple Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
30 Oct 2024
Phishing Attack
Phishing Attack - Housing Department urges public to be alert to fraudulent website of Cash Allowance Trial Scheme
30 Oct 2024

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Security Incidents Reported to HKCERT in Last 12 Month

Distribution by month of Security Incidents Reported in Last 12 Months

Breakdown of Security Incidents Reported in Last 12 Months

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2024
13 Sep -
10 Nov
HKCERT Capture the Flag Challenge 2024
2024-9-13 to 2024-11-10
2024
4 - 5 Nov
Hong Kong International Computer Conference 2024
2024-11-4 to 2024-11-5
2024
23 - 24 Oct
Cyber Security Summit 2024
2024-10-23 to 2024-10-24
2024
5 - 15 Sep
網絡安全雲競答 (Chinese Only)
2024-9-5 to 2024-9-15
2024
7 - 15 Sep
2024 Cybersecurity Week Fun Day
2024-9-7 to 2024-9-15
2024
25 May -
31 Aug
Dataverse Short Video Competition
2024-5-25 to 2024-8-31
2024
8 Apr -
31 Aug
Cyber Security Staff Awareness Recognition Scheme
2024-4-8 to 2024-8-31
2024
24 Jun -
30 Aug
Bug Hunting Campaign 2024
2024-6-24 to 2024-8-30
2024
15 Jul -
14 Aug
The 2nd Hong Kong Cybersecurity Skills Competition
2024-7-15 to 2024-8-14
2024
20 - 21 Jul
網絡攻防精英培訓暨攻防大賽 (Chinese Only)
2024-7-20 to 2024-7-21
2023
14 Dec
Cybersecurity Symposium 2023
2023-12-14
2023
18 Nov -
16 Dec
Inter-school Cybersecurity Competition 2023
2023-11-18 to 2023-12-16
2023
11 - 12 Sep
Cyber Security Summit Hong Kong 2023
2023-9-11 to 2023-9-12
2023
6 - 7 Jul
HKIRC x APNIC Network Security Workshop
2023-7-6 to 2023-7-7
2023
4 - 5 Jul
APAC DNS Forum 2023
2023-7-4 to 2023-7-5
2023
26 Jun -
2 Jul
“All-Out Anti-Phishing” Moving Showroom Campaign
2023-6-26 to 2023-7-2
2023
18 Feb
Cyber Defenders' Carnival
2023-2-18
2022
17 - 18 Sep
Cyber ​​Security Expo 2022
2022-9-17 to 2022-9-18
2022
6 - 7 Sep
Information Security Summit 2022
2022-9-6 to 2022-9-7
2021
9 Mar -
18 May
Information Security Summit 2021
2021-3-9 to 2021-5-18
2020
22 Nov -
10 Apr
Cyber Security Competition 2020/21
2020-11-22 to 2021-4-10
2020
28 Aug -
11 Sep
The 12th InfoSecurity Virtual Summit 2020
2020-8-28 to 2020-9-11
2020
6 - 10 Jan
Cyber Threat Intelligence Training Series
2020-1-6 to 2020-1-10
2019
4 - 5 Oct
CTF Open 2019 - Semi Final Round
2019-10-4 to 2019-10-5
2019
14 - 15 Sep
ISOC HK's Security Bootcamp 2019
2019-9-14 to 2019-9-15
2019
10 - 11 Jul
Secure Summit APAC 2019
2019-7-10 to 2019-7-11
2019
15 - 16 Apr
Internet Economy Summit 2019
2019-4-15 to 2019-4-16
2019
8 Apr -
29 Jul
We Together! Secure Data!” Poster Design Contest
2019-4-8 to 2019-7-29
2018
4 - 5 Sep
Information Security Summit 2018
2018-9-4 to 2018-9-5
2018
26 Jun
GDPR Hands-On Workshop 2018
2018-6-26
2018
30 Apr -
27 Jul
“Stay Smart, Keep Cyber Scam Away” Video Ad Contest
2018-4-30 to 2018-7-27