Hong Kong bourse hit by 'malicious hacking'

The Hong Kong stock exchange said Wednesday its website had been hit by "malicious hacking", forcing trading in at least seven companies that issued price-sensitive information to be suspended.
Firms that were suspended from trade include blue-chips banking giant HSBC and Hong Kong flagship carrier Cathay Pacific, after the technical problems were reported on the bourse's website shortly after the midday break.
Charles Li, the stock exchange's chief executive, said initial investigation found computer hackers had launched an attack on its website.
"We are working on it and hopefully we can bring it back online as soon as we can," he told a news conference later.