Hong Kong – Abnormality found in some computer systems in the Information Services Department

May 17, 2022 | International

Abnormality found in some computer systems in the Information Services Department

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     In response to media enquiries about the malfunctioning of computer systems in the Information Services Department (ISD), an ISD spokesman said today (May 16) that part of the department’s email system and outbound systems were found to be abnormal this morning. For prudence’s sake, a report was made immediately to the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) and the Police for follow-up and investigation.

 

     During the period, media and public services provided by the department, including the Government News and Media Information System and publications and photo sale services, were largely maintained.  The press releases webpage was temporarily affected and after urgent repair, the service resumed at about noon. The department is striving for full recovery of the email system and updating work of the news.gov.hk.

 

     The spokesman emphasised that no personal data or confidential information was contained in the affected systems. The department will work closely with the OGCIO to ensure no recurrence of similar incidents.

Hong Kong – Suicide and body found case in North Point reclassified as murder and suicide

Apr 25, 2021 | International

Suicide and body found case in North Point reclassified as murder and suicide

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     Police today (April 25) reclassified a suicide and body found case in North Point yesterday as murder and suicide in which an 83-year-old man and his 85-year-old wife died.

     At about 7.13pm, Police received a report from a man that his father was found hanging and his mother was lying unconsciously inside a unit on Fort Street, North Point.

     Police officers sped to the scene. The 83-year-old man was found hanging with a rope and his 85-year-old wife was found collapsed inside the unit. The duo were rushed to Ruttonjee Hospital in unconscious state for medical treatment and were later certified dead at 7.46pm and 7.51pm respectively.

     Initial investigation revealed that wounds were found on the neck of the woman, suspectedly the result of an assault.

     Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the causes of their deaths.

     Investigation by the District Crime Squad of Eastern District is underway.