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Suspected cyberattack puts data of 33,054 customers using group-buying app at risk
HK💻 Technology3 hr. ago

Suspected cyberattack puts data of 33,054 customers using group-buying app at risk

A suspected cyberattack has exposed the personal data of approximately 33,054 users of the group-buying platform Neigbuy, which is owned by TVB, a Hong Kong-based free-to-air television broadcaster. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data confirmed receiving a data breach report from the company and has launched an investigation. The breach was reportedly discovered on August 24 and involves unauthorized access to user information such as names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and shopping history. Authorities have advised affected users to update their passwords, activate multi-factor authentication, and be cautious of unsolicited communications.

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South China Morning Post logoSouth China Morning PostIndependentCenter3 hr. ago
Suspected cyberattack puts data of 33,054 customers using group-buying app at risk

A suspected cyberattack has exposed the personal data of approximately 33,054 users of the group-buying platform Neigbuy, which is owned by TVB, a Hong Kong-based free-to-air television broadcaster. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data confirmed receiving a data breach report from the company and has launched an investigation. The breach was reportedly discovered on August 24 and involves unauthorized access to user information such as names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and shopping history. Authorities have advised affected users to update their passwords, activate multi-factor authentication, and be cautious of unsolicited communications.

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