Germany's Cartography Agency Hit by Serious Cyberattack Attributed to Chinese Hackers

A serious cyberattack on Germany's federal cartography agency in late 2021 has been attributed to Chinese state attackers. The German Interior Ministry confirmed that the attack was used for espionage purposes and called on China to refrain from such activities in the future.

A serious cyberattack on Germany's federal cartography agency in late 2021 is attributable to Chinese state attackers and was used for espionage purposes, the German interior ministry said on Wednesday.

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser called on China to refrain from and prevent such cyberattacks in the future.