Toronto — Digital security researchers at the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab have revealed that threat actors likely linked to the Chinese government attempted to infiltrate the devices of a group of Uyghur activists using malicious surveillance software hidden in an email, according to a new report.

As global awareness of human rights (HR) issues continues to grow, companies across all sectors are increasingly expected to deepen their Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) practices. HRDD is no longer seen as a mere compliance requirement — it has become an essential part of corporate sustainability and social responsibility strategies.