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Berlin Won’t Pay Extortion Group Claiming Data Theft

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Berlin Won’t Pay Extortion Group Claiming Data Theft

The Rhysida ransomware group claimed to have stolen over 5 terabytes of data from Berlin, including personal information and credentials. Berlin has declined to pay the extortion demand. The incident reflects the city's stated policy against capitulating to ransomware gangs.

Why it matters: Organizations and governments should assess whether credential theft in this breach affects their systems and prepare incident response plans, as Rhysida may leak or sell the stolen data.

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Berlin Won’t Pay Extortion Group Claiming Data Theft

The Rhysida ransomware group claimed to have stolen over 5 terabytes of data from Berlin, including personal information and credentials. Berlin has declined to pay the extortion demand. The incident reflects the city's stated policy against capitulating to ransomware gangs.

Why it matters: Organizations and governments should assess whether credential theft in this breach affects their systems and prepare incident response plans, as Rhysida may leak or sell the stolen data.

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