Club Loses Private Information of 9,000 People

Apr 23, 2026, 08:41

Introduction

A government office checked the Yau Yat Chuen Garden City Club. The club did not protect member information. Bad people attacked the club's computers. They stole data from 9,000 people.

Main Body

The club told the government about the problem on October 31. The bad people stole names, passport numbers, and birthdays. The club used old software. The software had problems. The club also kept old information for seven years. This was too long. Now, the club changed its software. It uses new security tools. The club says the data is not public now. But, it tells members to be careful with emails.

Conclusion

The government told the club to follow new security rules. All companies must protect data well. They must delete old information.

Vocabulary Learning

delete
to remove or erase something刪除
Example:They must delete old information.
protect
to keep something or someone safe from harm保護
Example:The club did not protect member information.
security
protection from danger or harm安全
Example:The club uses new security tools.
software
computer programs and systems軟件
Example:The club used old software.
stole
past tense of steal; to take something without permission偷竊
Example:Bad people stole data from 9,000 people.