Build a Secure Cyberspace 2022” Campaign Up and Coming

(Hong Kong, 11 May 2022) The “Build a Secure Cyberspace” annual information security promotional campaign, co-organised by the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer and the Hong Kong Police Force, returns once again. This year will include a “Fact Check After Receiving, Think Twice Before Sharing” Folder Design Contest to arouse cyber security awareness of the general public to observe digital etiquette and laws.

The Contest is divided into Open, Secondary School and Primary School categories. The deadline is 4 July. Participants could design a creative A4 folder, reminding the public to verify the authenticity when receiving messages, be cautious when distributing messages, and properly protect personal data against cyber criminals. With great prizes on offer, please sign up to the contest. For details, please visit: https://www.cybersecurity.hk/en/contest-2022.php

Also, the “Cyber Security in Simple Ways” Webinar, will be held on 20 May. Information security experts will explore the safe use of the Internet safely and simple steps to prevent cyber attacks, sharing their experiences and insights on this subject. For details, please visit: https://www.hkcert.org/event/build-a-secure-cyberspace-2022-cyber-security-in-simple-ways-webinar

For information security related incidents, for example, ransomware, phishing, denial of service attack, etc., please report to HKCERT through its online Incident Report Form at https://www.hkcert.org/incident-reporting. For other information security-related questions, please contact HKCERT by email: hkcert@hkcert.org or call its 24-hour hotline: 8105 6060.