Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Czech Republic Accuses China of Cyberattack, Summons Envoy
The Czech Republic says someone from China broke into their Foreign Affairs ministry's computers since 2022.
They think it was a group called APT31, which the Czechs believe is connected to the Chinese government.
The Czech Republic called in the Chinese ambassador to complain and to say that this kind of behavior has consequences.
The EU and NATO also support the Czech Republic and want China to stop these attacks.
The Czech Republic said China was responsible for a cyberattack on its Foreign Affairs ministry.
The attack targeted a network used for unclassified communication.
The attacks have been ongoing since 2022 and were perpetrated by APT31, linked to the Chinese Ministry of State Security.
The Czech Republic summoned the Chinese ambassador to condemn the incident.
The EU and NATO expressed solidarity with the Czech Republic.
- Who
- Czech Republic and China
- What
- A cyberattack targeting the Czech Republic's Foreign Affairs ministry.
- When
- The attacks have been ongoing since 2022; the ambassador was summoned on Wednesday.
- Where
- Czech Republic
- Why
- The motive for the cyberattack is not explicitly stated in the article.
China
Czech Republic
Cyberattack Responsibility
China
China's official stance on the accusations is not mentioned in the article.
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic holds China responsible for the cyberattack, with evidence pointing to the APT31 group.
- Event
- Cyberattack
- Country Affected
- Czech Republic
- Alleged Attacker
- China-linked APT31
- Attack Start Date
- 2022
- Target
- Czech Foreign Affairs ministry
- Czech Response
- Summoned Chinese Ambassador
