During an industry event hosted by the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) on 30 January 2026 at the Police Officers’ Club, Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, was recognized for the continuation of its participation in the Hong Kong Cyber Security Action Task Force (CSATF), following HKPF’s decision to extend the initiative for an additional two years.
CSATF brings together public- and private-sector stakeholders to enhance cyber resilience, intelligence sharing, and coordinated responses to evolving cyber threats. Group-IB has been an active contributor to the Hong Kong CSATF since 2024, supporting joint efforts to address cybercrime and strengthen the city’s digital security ecosystem.
As part of the CSATF, Group-IB delivered actionable, intelligence-led insights covering both regional and global cyber threats. The company provided more than 20 dedicated threat intelligence reports to the Hong Kong Police Force, detailing threat actor tactics, techniques, and infrastructure either located in or actively targeting Hong Kong and the wider Asia-Pacific region. In addition to regional coverage, Group-IB analyzed global threat activity to assess emerging trends, understand threat evolution across regions, and forecast how cybercriminal and threat actor operations are likely to develop. This included assessments of anticipated attack methods, compromise techniques, and persistence mechanisms. Combined with intelligence contributed by other CSATF members, these insights supported coordinated disruption efforts and law enforcement actions against cybercrime actors.
This contribution is underpinned by Group-IB’s adversary-focused, predictive approach to cyber threat and fraud intelligence, which enables authorities and organizations to anticipate emerging risks and take preventive action before operational or financial impact occurs. This intelligence-led capability continues to support Group-IB’s long-term collaboration with public-sector stakeholders across the Asia-Pacific region.
“Technology is growing quickly, and cyber security is no longer just an information technology issue. It now directly impacts social operations and economic development. By working closely with industry partners, including members of the Cyber Security Action Task Force, we keep improving intelligence exchange and collective defense to boost Hong Kong’s cyber resilience.”
Commissioner of Police
“We are proud to see our participation in the Hong Kong Cyber Security Action Task Force renewed.This continued collaboration reflects the trust placed in Group-IB’s predictive, adversary-focused intelligence, which enables authorities and organizations to anticipate and disrupt cyber threats before they escalate. Strong public-private cooperation remains essential to strengthening cyber resilience and protecting critical digital ecosystems in the region.”
CEO of Group-IB
The trust placed in Group-IB’s intelligence-led approach is underpinned by the depth of expertise behind its investigative and analytical capabilities, which continue to be recognized by the global cybersecurity community.
During the Inauguration Ceremony, Anastasia Tikhonova, Global Threat Research Lead at Group-IB, received the CSATF certificate from Commissioner of Police CHOW Yat-ming in recognition of Group-IB’s contribution to the Cyber Security Action Task Force and its support of law-enforcement efforts in Hong Kong.
During the same event, as part of the Cyber Security Professional Awards 2025 (CSPA 2025), Vesta Matveeva, Head of Strategic Cybercrime Investigations at Group-IB, received the Silver Award in the Cyber Security Audit & Consulting category in recognition of Group-IB outstanding professional achievements and contributions to the cyber security community.
“This recognition reflects the collective work of investigators and analysts dedicated to understanding not only attack techniques, but the adversaries behind them. We are very proud to contribute our expertise to supporting cybercrime prevention in Hong Kong and to collaborate with such a professional and dedicated team at the Hong Kong Police Force. When trust exists between the public and private sectors, we can respond to cybercriminal challenges more quickly and effectively together.”
Head of Strategic Cybercrime Investigations at Group-IB
Since its inception, Group-IB has been a strong advocate of public-private partnerships as a critical pillar in combating the growing threat of cybercrime. Through close collaboration with law enforcement agencies worldwide and its global network of Digital Crime Resistance Centers (DCRCs), Group-IB supports investigations by providing actionable threat intelligence, investigative research, and digital forensics expertise, reinforcing collective efforts to disrupt cybercriminal activity and strengthen cyber resilience across regions.
These developments underscore Group-IB’s ongoing commitment to intelligence-led collaboration with law enforcement in Hong Kong and across the Asia-Pacific region, supported by independently recognized expertise and a predictive, adversary-focused approach to cybersecurity.
