Hacker group publishes Berlin administrative data after failed ransom demand
Following a cyberattack on the Berlin state network, hackers have made public a large portion of the stolen data. The state of Berlin refused to pay the ransom.
Berlin administrative data published online after hacker attack
According to Google News LU DE, citing multiple German media outlets, cybercriminals have published a large portion of the stolen data online following an attack on the Berlin state network. The hackers accompanied the publication with a provocative message: "Data hunters, enjoy it."
The state of Berlin had refused to pay a ransom. After the set deadline expired, the attackers made good on their threat and posted the sensitive data of the Berlin administration online.
Apparently affected are internal administrative data. According to berlin.de, the Berlin Senate administration stated that it would contact the affected individuals. Which authorities and how many citizens are specifically affected was not detailed initially.
The incident fits into a series of cyberattacks on German state authorities. Reports from rbb24.de, n-tv.de and the Berliner Morgenpost confirm the facts consistently. Investigations are ongoing.
Source: Google News LU DE