​Two members from the Hong Kong Customs Computer Forensic Laboratory yesterday (July 17) won championship in the "2nd International Digital Forensics Challenge" which attracted 22 expert teams from 15 regions worldwide. The competition aimed to strengthen professional collaboration and further enhance global digital forensics technology standards.
      
     The competition was co-organised by the Hong Kong Police Force, local universities and local technology enterprises. The participating teams comprised experts from law enforcement agencies, private enterprises and academic institutions. This year's competition focused on the theme of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The scenario simulated a cyberattack on an investment company's system, where fraudsters altered its AI model to develop a fictitious investment scheme, attempting to deceive investors into purchasing fake cryptocurrency. Competing teams were required to utilise their technical expertise to analyze and crack this complex digital crime scenario.
      
     The Computer Forensic Laboratory of Hong Kong Customs is responsible for digital forensics work and providing technical assistance to frontline investigators. The award not only showcases Hong Kong Customs' exceptional technical and professional expertise in the field of digital forensics but also highlights Hong Kong's leading position in the global digital forensic arena.
      
     Hong Kong Customs will continue to dedicate efforts to advancing digital forensics technology and collaborate closely with local and international partners to address increasingly complex cybercrime challenges. 

Ends/Friday, July 18, 2025
Issued at HKT 20:14

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