Germany blames China for 2021 cyberattack, summons ambassador
abcnews.go.com — July 31, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC
Summary: Germany has accused "Chinese state actors" of a 2021 cyberattack on its national office for cartography, according to officials in Berlin. The Chinese ambassador was summoned for a protest, marking the first such action since 1989. The German government claims to have reliable intelligence on the attack and has implemented measures to prevent future incidents.
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