Scmp Data Breaches Affect Over 1,600 Customers of Hong Kong Airlines and Retailers
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- •Over 1,600 customers affected by data breaches at Hong Kong Airlines and Yoho Hong Kong.
- •Suspected scam calls reported, including a significant financial loss for one retiree.
- •The Privacy Commissioner received 64 inquiries and complaints regarding the breaches.
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data confirmed that over 1,600 individuals were affected by data breaches at Hong Kong Airlines and electronics retailer Yoho Hong Kong. The breaches involved personal data such as names, phone numbers, and flight or delivery information. Hong Kong Airlines reported that 815 passengers, who traveled between September 29 and October 22, were impacted, while Yoho Hong Kong affected 790 customers who placed orders between September 29 and October 12. Following the breaches, customers received suspected scam calls, with one retiree reportedly losing HK$1.2 million due to a scam linked to the airline. The privacy office received a total of 64 inquiries and complaints related to these incidents and has initiated investigations. The public is advised to verify the identities of callers claiming to be merchants and to be cautious about suspicious money-transfer requests.
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