Hackers Hit Berlin Government With Ransom Demand After Major Data Theft
Berlin's administration was crippled by a ransomware attack in August 2026, with hackers demanding two million euros or 30 Bitcoin for stolen data. Officials refuse to pay, raising security and election concerns.
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Sensitive Data Stolen in Berlin Senate Hack
DIE WELT ↗Senate Offices Still Offline After Attack
DIE WELT ↗Berlin Government Departments Remain Disconnected
DIE WELT ↗Hackers Demand Ransom From Berlin After Cyberattack
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Security Affairs ↗Berlin Confirms Data Theft After Ransomware Attack
BleepingComputer ↗Berlin Refuses to Be Blackmailed After Network Breach
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