Source URL : Ransomware hits Cheung Sha Wan Vegetable Market, 7,000 users’ data at risk | The Standard
https://www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-news/article/314195/
The gate and accounting systems at the Cheung Sha Wan Wholesale Vegetable Market were hit by a ransomware attack on Monday, potentially compromising the data of about 7,000 market users.
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202510/15/P2025101500574.htm?fontSize=1
The Vegetable Marketing Organization (VMO) announced today (October 15) that an information security incident involving a ransomware attack had been detected on part of its computer systems on October 13. Upon discovery, the VMO immediately suspended the operation of its network systems and disconnected relevant computer servers from external connections to prevent further hacker intrusion. The incident has been reported to the Police, the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre, and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data.