Czech Republic Accuses China of Major Cyberattack

The Czech Republic has formally accused Chinese state-backed hackers, specifically the APT31 group linked to China's Ministry of State Security, of conducting a cyber-espionage campaign since 2022 targeting its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and critical infrastructure. This attribution followed a joint investigation by multiple intelligence agencies and marks the first time Prague has publicly accused a nation-state of such an attack. The Czech government summoned the Chinese ambassador, while the EU, NATO, and other Western allies condemned the incident and warned of possible further action if such activities continue. Chinese officials denied any involvement, dismissed the allegations as baseless, and called for international cooperation on cybersecurity. Czech authorities have implemented enhanced security measures in response to the breach, though the full scope of the compromise remains unclear. The incident has heightened concerns about state-sponsored cyber operations targeting democratic institutions in Europe.