Germany Condemns China Over Cyberattack on Cartography Agency

Germany has summoned China's ambassador over a 2021 cyberattack on its federal cartography agency by Chinese state actors. The attack was used for espionage, compromising devices of individuals and companies. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser called on China to prevent further cyberattacks.

Germany has officially summoned the Chinese ambassador in response to a 2021 cyberattack on its federal cartography agency, reportedly carried out by Chinese state actors for espionage purposes, the foreign ministry disclosed on Wednesday.

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser addressed the issue publicly, urging China to cease and prevent such cyberactivities. The German government attributed the attack to Chinese state actors, based on intelligence services' findings, and noted its use for espionage.

The government condemned the cyberattack, which compromised devices of private individuals and companies, according to the interior ministry's statement.

(With inputs from agencies.)