The hacker group Rhysida released on the darknet data stolen during an attack on the Berlin state administration. This occurred after the expiration of an ultimatum during which the group demanded a ransom of 30 bitcoins from Berlin's Senate, approximately two million euros. Berlin refused to make the payment. hnonline.sk ↗
According to German media, this is an extensive data leak from Berlin's administrative network. The released package reportedly contains almost six terabytes and includes partially sensitive or security-relevant information. The attack affected two senate administrations, from which attackers had been extracting data for several days in early August. The affected authorities had to disconnect the attacked parts from the state network and operations were temporarily disrupted.
Berlin authorities announced that they want to contact affected individuals if they can be identified during analysis of the released data. Employees whose data may have been compromised were advised by the state to file criminal complaints. The case also affects citizens, as the released documents reportedly contain personal files and private data.
Germany's Federal Office for Information Security warned of an increased cybernetic threat following the leak. Affected persons are advised to exercise caution, particularly regarding the risk of targeted phishing attacks. The leak comes shortly before elections in Berlin, which heightens concerns about possible misuse of the data and further pressure on public administration.
Hackers Released Data from Berlin Administration After Ransom Demand Rejected
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Cyberkriminalität - Nach gescheiterter Erpressung: Hacker veröffentlichen private Daten von Bürgern im Darknet
Deutschlandfunk
| 05:29 05.09.
Folgen des Hackerangriffs: BSI warnt nach Daten-Leak vor erhöhter Cyber-Bedrohung
Tagesspiegel
| 05:03 05.09.
Folgen des Hackerangriffs: BSI warnt nach Daten-Leak vor erhöhter Cyber-Bedrohung
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| 05:00 05.09.
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