Rebekah Brown
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Senior Researcher @citizenlab | Author | SANS Instructor | Spend my time on threat intel, research, music, & coffee.
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Joined April 2013
"I thought all I had to do was show the data and people would understand. It doesn't work. You have to tell a story" -Cliff Stoll #CTISummit.
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RT @RonDeibert: I'm honoured and excited to be delivering a keynote at @BlackHatEvents USA 2025 . Come hear about the history of @citizenla….
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6/ This attack also highlights the role that the open source community plays in supporting civil society. Their work is critical to ensuring access to tools that empower communities around the world.
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5/ Google alerts and diligence on the part of the World Uyghur Congress staff prevented this attack from executing, but it highlights the ongoing threat of digital attacks against individuals, organizations, and the community as a whole.
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4/ Tools like this are important to the community as they provide standardized support for the Uyghur language at a time when the Chinese government is trying to restrict its use.
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3/ This attack attempted to deliver a hijacked version of a legitimate open-source tool developed to support the Uyghur language. The version of UyghurEdit++ on Github remains safe to use.
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2/ In what is an all-to-common occurrence, attackers sent a spearphishing email to senior members of the World Uyghur Congress - a group working to to advance the human rights of Uyghurs in both Xinjiang and the diaspora.
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New report out from @citizenlab highlighting the ongoing digital attacks targeting the Uyghur diaspora with @mmichae1sen @cmatthewbrooks @sienaanstis 1/.
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Our investigation of a spearphishing campaign that targeted senior members of the World Uyghur Congress in March 2025 reveals a highly-customized attack delivery method. The ruse used by attackers...
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RT @nouraaljizawi: 🚨 1/ This is terrifying. The breach of students' personal data is alarming for everyone, but especially for vulnerable c….
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@tibetaction @tibcert The report highlights that digital security isn’t just about protecting computer networks - it is about protecting and supporting the resilience of communities, cultures, and movements.
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@tibetaction @tibcert In addition to technical details and analysis on the targeting of Tibetans, the report includes voices from the community - highlighting the human impact of the CCP’s hacking campaigns.
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@tibetaction @tibcert The report and technical analysis provide background and context for incidents reported by @citizenlab @Unit42_Intel @proofpoint @RecordedFuture and others.
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Explore the evolution of cyberattacks targeting the Tibetan community, revealing how threat actors advanced from basic intrusions to sophisticated social engineering. This analysis sheds light on...
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New reports out from @tibetaction.and @tibcert covering over two decades of digital espionage targeting the Tibetan diaspora
digital-disruption.tibcert.org
Exploring the Impact of Cyber Attacks on the Tibetan Community in Exile
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RT @joshcarlosjosh: “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see suc….
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RT @citizenlab: Cyberattacks against transnational activists in the US are rampant and women are disproportionately affected. In a new pape….
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RT @citizenlab: 🚨 NEW REPORT by @citizenlab in collaboration with @accessnow, @DeptFirst, Arjuna Team and uncovers….
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RT @LakotaMan1: The United States of America, with the help of its Supreme Court, has broken every single treaty it signed with my tribe —….
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"This user guide is a personal safety resource for anyone who is concerned about or experiencing technology-enabled abuse, stalking, or harassment. It can help you sever digital ties with those you no longer want to be connected to".
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