Hackers steal sensitive data from Berlin authorities and publish it on the darknet
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- The Rhysida hacking group published data stolen in an attack on Berlin administrative authorities.
- Around 1.4 million records were reportedly made available for download on the darknet in several packages.
- The publication followed the expiration of the group’s ransom ultimatum without payment from the Berlin administration.
The Rhysida hacking group has published data stolen from Berlin’s administrative authorities after the city administration failed to meet the group’s ransom demand.
According to regional broadcaster RBB24, the hackers placed about 1.4 million records on the darknet. The material was divided into several packages and made available for download.
The release came after the deadline set in the group’s ultimatum expired without the requested ransom being paid.
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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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