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Chinese Hackers Made Fake Facebook Profiles, Apps To Spy On Uyghur Activists

"This activity had the hallmarks of a well-resourced and persistent operation, while obfuscating who's behind it," Facebook said, adding that the malware spread to about 500 people in seven countries.

Chinese hackers used fake Facebook profiles and spoof websites to target Uyghur activists with spy malware, the social media company announced on Wednesday.

Using various cyber espionage tactics, Facebook said, members of or sought out Muslim Uyghur activists,

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