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Hong Kong crypto platforms have until July 8, 2027, to ditch one-time passwords for client logins and device registration under new security rules.<\/p>\n

By then, licensed virtual asset service providers and internet brokers must use authentication that can resist phishing for client logins and the registration or binding of devices, according to a July 9 circular<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The regulator said one-time passwords, or OTPs, do not meet that standard and should not be used for those two processes.<\/p>\n

The rule applies only when clients log in or link a new device, leaving other OTP uses unchanged.<\/p>\n

Firms do not have to make existing clients rebind devices that are already linked. Large internet brokers are expected to deploy the stronger methods immediately, while the broader group has a 12-month implementation period.<\/p>\n\n

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Controls around those logins take effect from the outset. Firms must review and improve client notifications, account monitoring, surveillance and incident-response procedures now.<\/p>\n

The SFC requires firms to suspend or restrict an account as soon as they spot signs of fraud.<\/p>\n

A deadline with liability attached<\/h2>\n

\"Timeline<\/a><\/p>\n

The order follows phishing campaigns reported in 2025. Fraudsters sent text messages containing links that impersonated brokers and purported to be requests from regulators or government bodies.<\/p>\n

Clients handed over login credentials and one-time passcodes on fake sites, giving attackers a path to hijack sessions and move funds.<\/p>\n\n

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The SFC wants firms to monitor irregular logins, new-device activity, trading that deviates from a client\u2019s history, and fund or virtual-asset withdrawals.<\/p>\n

Clients should receive prompt notices of successful logins and higher-risk changes, including new devices and the creation or revocation of passkeys.<\/p>\n

Passkeys<\/a> use public-key cryptography in place of a reusable secret that a client can type into a fake site.<\/p>\n

The credential is designed to work only with the legitimate service, while the private key remains on the user\u2019s device or with a passkey manager.<\/p>\n

The SFC also accepts device binding built around robust verification, with an additional factor such as a biometric check or an account password.<\/p>\n

The regulator tied those safeguards to firms\u2019 duty to shield clients from theft and fraud.<\/p>\n

It said a firm can be held accountable for client losses when inadequate measures fail to prevent, detect and stop large-scale unauthorized transactions after a hacking incident.<\/p>\n\n

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Senior managers overseeing overall operations and information technology are ultimately responsible for the rollout.<\/p>\n

The real test comes by July 2027, when platforms must drop OTP at key login points while improving fraud detection enough to protect clients through the change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The SFC wants phishing-resistant login and device binding by July 8, 2027, while monitoring and response duties apply immediately.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1264,"featured_media":547328,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39,77968,79915],"tags":[],"post_folder":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHong Kong gives crypto platforms one year to ditch one-time passwords or cover user losses<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Hong Kong crypto platforms have one year to replace one-time passwords as new SFC cybersecurity rules take effect.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/hong-kong-gives-crypto-platforms-one-year-to-ditch-one-time-passwords-or-cover-user-losses\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta 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