Hackers Publish Data After Attack on Berlin’s State Network
After ransom deadline passes, Rhysida group leaks 1.4 million files from Berlin's state network.
On September 5th, 2026, hackers attacked Berlin's state network, with the cybercriminal group Rhysida demanding a ransom of 30 Bitcoin from the city's Senate. When the deadline passed, the group released approximately 5.26 terabytes of stolen data, allegedly the largest data theft in Berlin's history. The leaked files contained personnel records, building and construction records, emergency plans, job applications, timesheets, staff reintegration program records, works council files, and more.
Some documents included operational crisis plans, civil defense guides, facility vulnerability assessments, and employee data, such as names, disability status, private emergency phone numbers, and banking details. The city's IT officials warned employees to be vigilant and avoid contacting the hackers. Germany's Federal Office for Information Security warned of increased phishing risks and emphasized the political implications, as the election for Berlin's House of Representatives was approaching.
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