{
  "id": 5780090,
  "title": "Nach Hackerangriff: Sensible Berliner Daten im Netz: Welche Gefahren drohen nun?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/nach-hackerangriff-sensible-berliner-daten-im-netz-welche-gefahren",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-05T13:50:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/nach-hackerangriff-sensible-berliner-daten-im-netz-welche-gefahren-drohen-nun/100252277.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "In a recent cyberattack, sensitive data belonging to Berlin's administration was leaked on the darknet. The hackers, known as Rhyside, had gained access to Berlin's network between August 7th and 12th, stealing 5.8 terabytes of data from the Senate administrations for Building and Transport. The hackers demanded a ransom of 30 bitcoins, equivalent to around two million euros, but the Berlin Senate refused. The hackers published the data on the darknet, creating a part of the internet that cannot be found through conventional means like search engines. The data comprises a vast amount of information, including personal data of administrative workers, personnel records, emergency plans, and details about critical infrastructure such as power plants, fuel depots, emergency generators, and substations. The hackers also allegedly obtained secret data related to prisons, waterworks, and weapons manufacturing companies, military forces, and Berlin's internal affairs department. Berlin's IT expert Manuel Atug does not plan to investigate the leaked information himself, citing ethical reasons, but he has learned that the reports are accurate, particularly regarding civil protection and weapons manufacturing data. The Berlin Senate is conducting an intensive data review, and IT forensics experts are examining the leaked data. If individual data subjects are identified, they will be informed in a risk-based manner, in accordance with legal requirements. The federal interior ministry is supporting Berlin's authorities in the evaluation process, along with the federal office for information security, the federal criminal police, and the constitutional protection service. The German government has confirmed that its data systems are not affected. The potential risks include the misuse of sensitive information by hostile nations or terrorists, the increased threat of identity theft, and heightened vulnerability to targeted phishing attacks. The BSI warns that knowing more about individuals allows for more precise targeting. The IT expert Atug criticizes the Senate for being \"grossly negligent\" and not adhering to secrecy requirements for secret files. The police union in Berlin expressed concern over the scale of the data theft and the apparent lack of adequate security measures.",
  "summary": "Das Land Berlin hat den Erpressungsversuchen einer kriminellen Hackergruppe nicht nachgegeben - nun stehen große Mengen Daten im Netz. Nicht nur für direkt Betroffene ist das ein Problem.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}