Hong Kong's Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data urged people to take precautions when using WhatsApp after the data of 900 users was compromised in a hack. The statement advises several measures, including enabling two-factor authentication and being cautious when receiving unsolicited text messages.
12 Oct. 2023
Hong Kong's PCPD urges vigilance after WhatsApp breach
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