Reported technology crimes in Hong Kong fell 6.9 per cent in 2025, yet losses from hacking more than doubled to HK$62.6 million. Police officials linked the rise to high-value attacks on financial institutions and cryptocurrency platforms.
Police recorded 31,571 technology crime cases last year, down from 33,903 in 2024. The total included 52 hacking incidents and 43 ransomware reports, both categories showing declines from the previous year.
Carmen Leung Oi-lam, senior superintendent of the Cybersecurity and Technology Crime Bureau, said the financial impact remained severe. “Even though [hacking and ransomware] cases may seem to only take up 0.3 per cent of all technology crime, each case can cause a serious impact on the organisations affected,” she warned.
Authorities urged companies to strengthen cybersecurity checks on web application systems and digital assets. The figures were released on 14 May 2026.