After hacker attack: "Gross negligence" - outrage after data breach in Berlin
Since Friday, 5.8 terabytes of data from the Berlin administration have been published on the dark web. The true extent of the data leak is still difficult to grasp, but one expert is shocked.
A cyberattack on Berlin's state administration has resulted in the leak of 1.44 million files, totaling 5.8 terabytes of data, which was published on the darknet by the hacker group Rhysida. The group had demanded a ransom of 30 Bitcoin, approximately €2 million, which was not paid. IT expert Manuel Atug has criticized the state's handling of the situation, stating that they have been "grossly negligent" and have failed to follow data protection regulations.
The leaked data includes sensitive information on critical infrastructure, such as power plants, water treatment facilities, and defense companies, as well as personal data like passports, employment contracts, and medical records. The opposition has accused the government of poor crisis management, with some calling for the resignation of the Mayor and other officials.
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