www.expats.cz What the Czech-China cyber clash means for your security and privacy
The cyberattack on the Czech Foreign Ministry reveals the need for stronger defenses to protect national services and personal data.
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China's alleged cyberattack on the Czech Foreign Ministry reveals the need for stronger defenses to protect national services and personal data --
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/35554000
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Chinese hackers targeted the Czech Foreign Ministry in a sophisticated cyberattack that lasted more than a year, the government said Tuesday, formally blaming Beijing for infiltrating one of the country’s most sensitive communication systems.
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Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský summoned the Chinese ambassador to Prague, Feng Biao, on Tuesday morning to formally protest the cyberattack. He said the ministry’s system had long suffered from outdated technology and security flaws, which made the breach possible.
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This cyberattack didn’t expose personal data but shows ongoing risks to [...] security. Outdated systems leave sensitive government info vulnerable, which could affect national security and public services. Cooperation