Berlin confirms data theft after Rhysida ransomware attack claims
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The city administration of Berlin has confirmed a ransomware attack by the Rhysida group, which claims to have exfiltrated 5.79 TB of data from its administrative network. The stolen data includes sensitive government records, personal information, credentials, and critical infrastructure assessments, with attackers threatening to publish the data unless a ransom is paid. The incident was discovered in mid-August 2026, and investigations are ongoing, involving the State Criminal Police Office, public prosecutor, and federal security agencies. No evidence was found that election data was compromised, and the affected departments were disconnected from the state network on August 14.
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