IT security: Berlin plans contact point for citizens after hacker attack
After the massive hacker attack in Berlin, the Senate is looking for solutions to help people who are insecure. This is what is planned.
The Berlin Senate is planning a central contact point to help citizens and companies possibly affected by a recent hacker attack on parts of the city's administration. The attack, which occurred on August 14, targeted two senate administrations and resulted in the theft of 1.2 million datasets. The hackers, from the Rhysida group, demanded 30 Bitcoin, approximately €2 million, but the Senate refused to pay.
A central email contact and possibly a phone hotline will be set up to provide assistance and guidance to those who may have been affected.
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