Berlin Govt Network Breached, Several Ministries Cut Off
Several Berlin state ministries announced on Monday that access to the government IT network had been cut off following a security breach.
Severe security breach compromises Berlin state government IT network, causing several ministries to lose access on August 17, according to official statements. Authorities are actively investigating the incident to determine its full extent and potential impact. Investigations have already revealed the breach in the Berlin state network, with several key ministries including those responsible for climate action, development, and housing affected as a precautionary measure.
The Berlin Public Prosecutor's Office, State Criminal Police Office, and Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) are collaborating on the case. No further specific information regarding the incident's scope, data theft, or perpetrator can be disclosed at this time. The targeted system, BeLa, is a secure fiber-optic network connecting around 600 government locations and public facilities.
The security breach comes amid growing concerns about cyber and hybrid attacks on public institutions and critical infrastructure.
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