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Czech FM Summons Chinese Ambassador over Cyberattack
- On May 2024, the Czech Republic summoned the Chinese ambassador over a cyberattack targeting its foreign ministry in Prague that began in 2022.
- The attack was identified as a malicious cyber campaign by the China-linked group APT31, amid increasing concerns over China's cyber activities since 2021.
- The Czech Security Information Office and NATO condemned the cyberattack, while the EU and Washington also called on China to act responsibly in cyberspace.
- Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky stated that the perpetrators were identified while the intrusion was ongoing and emphasized that these hostile actions have grave implications for bilateral relations.
- The incident underscores a growing geopolitical tension as Prague's close ties with Taiwan anger Beijing and highlight the expanding cyber threat against EU and NATO members.
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China has rejected the accusation that it was responsible for a hacker attack on the Czech Foreign Ministry in 2022.
The U.S., EU, and NATO are rallying behind the Czech Republic, which says a hacking group associated with China's government attacked its critical infrastructure
The United States, NATO, and the European Union also condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with the Czechs.
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“China is interfering in our society,” says the Czech government, which accuses the episode of the APT31 group, linked to Beijing’s secret services
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