Citizen Lab has uncovered a phishing campaign aimed at Uyghur people living outside China, highlighting continued efforts by Beijing to surveil and suppress this ethnic minority. Uyghurs endure serious human rights violations in Xinjiang, prompting many to form the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) to advocate for their rights. Recent phishing attempts involved emails that mimicked trusted contacts and directed recipients to malicious software disguised as a Uyghur text editor, emphasizing the vulnerability of Uyghur activists who rely on trusted relationships in their advocacy efforts.
Researchers at Canada's Citizen Lab have identified a phishing campaign aimed at Uyghur individuals living abroad, indicative of China's targeted actions against this ethnic minority.
The Uyghur people, facing severe human rights violations in Xinjiang, form part of a wider global movement to protect their rights, notably through groups like the World Uyghur Congress.
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