On October 14, 2026, Beijing time, a netizen posted on X that they had been threatened via WeChat by hackers suspected of having North Korean ties after commenting on North Korea on social media. According to the individual, the hackers not only used WeChat to precisely identify their personal identity but also sent screenshots of their comments on X, warning them to stop posting remarks unfavorable to North Korea or face punishment. This incident has sparked concerns regarding the personal privacy of overseas social media users and transnational cyber surveillance.