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Hong Kong tech crimes fall, but hacking losses surge

Filed: May 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Summary: Hong Kong police say reported tech crimes declined, while hacking losses more than doubled to HK$62.6 million.
WHO: Carmen Leung Oi-lam
WHAT: Police urged companies to strengthen cybersecurity checks after higher hacking losses
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Hong Kong
WHY: The surge in money lost was attributed to high-value cyberattacks on financial institutions.
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