China Suspected in Cyberattack on Swiss Space Firm Beyond Gravity

• •Beyond Gravity suspects a cyberattack by China, affecting its satellite and rocket technology operations.
• •The attack is believed to involve data theft, though specific details on the compromised information are not confirmed.
• •This incident follows a historical pattern of cyberattacks on Ruag International AG, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Swiss public television SRF reports that Beyond Gravity, a state-owned Swiss space company, suspects a cyberattack attributed to China. The attack, described as targeted and executed by a 'highly professional actor', was reported earlier this month. Beyond Gravity has filed a criminal complaint regarding the incident, which is currently being investigated by the Federal Department of Defense and the Federal Office for Cybersecurity. While the company has not officially confirmed the attribution to China, internal sources suggest a strong belief in this assessment. Data breaches are suspected, but the exact information compromised remains unclear. Beyond Gravity is part of Ruag International AG, which faced a similar cyberattack over a decade ago, previously attributed to Russia. The Office of the Attorney General has yet to take action on this latest incident.