Chinese Authorities Deploy New Tool to Hack Seized Phones and Extract Data

Chinese authorities are using a malware called Massistant, developed by Xiamen Meiya Pico, to extract data from seized phones, including messages, images, and location data, raising privacy concerns especially for travelers in China. The tool requires physical access to devices and leaves evidence of its use, but once installed, it can access extensive personal data, highlighting ongoing surveillance and digital forensics efforts by Chinese authorities.