Rhysida hacker group leaks data from Berlin state network after ransom deadline
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Rhysida hacker group, Berlin Senate
Berlin, Germany
September 4, 2026
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The ransom deadline for the Berlin state network cyberattack expired without payment. The hacker group Rhysida claims to have published 5.8 terabytes of stolen data. Authorities are investigating the breach, which includes sensitive personal and administrative files.
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