Kee Wah Bakery Suffers Ransomware Attack, Sparks Data Leak Concerns
Hong Kong's Kee Wah Bakery, a prominent chain known for its pastries, has announced it was hit by a ransomware attack targeting its internal network. The incident, which caused network malfunction last Friday, was revealed on Tuesday. A preliminary investigation indicates the affected system holds employees' personal data and other related information, prompting the city's privacy watchdog to assess the potential risk of a data leak.
Kee Wah Bakery, a major bakery chain in Hong Kong renowned for its local and Chinese pastries, has disclosed that its internal network was subjected to a ransomware attack.
The incident came to light on Tuesday, following a malfunction of the company's internal network that began last Friday. A preliminary investigation into the cyberattack revealed that the targeted system contains personal data belonging to employees, along with other related information.
In response to these developments, Hong Kong's privacy watchdog has initiated efforts to obtain more details about the breach. This information will be crucial in assessing the potential risk of a data leak stemming from the ransomware attack.
According to the South China Morning Post, the attack has raised concerns regarding the security of sensitive information held by the bakery.
