Czech Republic Accuses China of Cyberattack on Ministry: Hackers Accessed Thousands of Emails

brussels - Czech Republic accuses China of cyberattacks on the Foreign Ministry, with hackers gaining access to thousands of emails. EU and NATO express support while calling on China to adhere to international norms.

Czech Republic Accuses China of Cyberattack

The Czech Republic has accused China of conducting cyberattacks on its Foreign Ministry, allegedly carried out by the APT31 group during the year 2022 when Czech Republic held the EU presidency. Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský has summoned the Chinese ambassador over the incident. Prague has switched to a new security system in response.

International Support for Czech Republic

Both the European Union and NATO have voiced their support for Czech Republic and called on all states, including China, to comply with UN norms and principles. EU Foreign Affairs Chief Kaja Kallas stated, 'We call on all states, including China, to adhere to UN standards and principles.' NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte expressed concern over the increasing pattern of harmful cyber activities originating from China.