Warning over AI threats as Hong Kong hit by record number of cyberattacks

Warning over AI threats as Hong Kong hit by record number of cyberattacks

The number of cyberattacks in Hong Kong hit a record high in 2025, with detected system vulnerabilities tripling, prompting experts to warn that artificial intelligence (AI) could pose a major risk of further attacks this year. Edmond Lai Shiao-bun, chief digital officer of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, warned on Wednesday that AI would pose…