Last month, hackers launched a campaign against leaders of the exiled Uyghur community via Windows spyware, as revealed by Citizen Lab. This espionage effort specifically targeted members of the World Uyghur Congress (WUC), which advocates for the rights of Uyghurs facing oppression by the Chinese government. Google warned WUC members about the hacking, leading them to reach out to journalists and researchers. The attack included a phishing email impersonating a trusted source, showcasing a notable degree of social engineering and knowledge about the Uyghur community, despite the lack of sophisticated hacking methods used.
Unknown hackers last month targeted leaders of the exiled Uyghur community in a campaign involving Windows spyware, researchers revealed Monday.
Citizen Lab detailed an espionage campaign against members of the World Uyghur Congress, which represents the Muslim-minority group facing repression from China's government.
The campaign's delivery of malware showed a high level of social engineering, revealing the attackers' deep understanding of the target community.
Researchers emphasized that while the campaign wasn't particularly sophisticated, it indicated a significant level of planning and knowledge about the group's dynamics.
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