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Berlin refuses to be blackmailed after network breach
Berlin's state government confirmed in late August that criminals stole data from its administrative network and demanded payment. Officials announced publicly that the city would not comply with the extortion demand. The breach triggered an emergency Senate session where leaders characterized the incident as a serious crime against the state.
Why it matters: Public sector administrators and security teams face rising extortion risk after network intrusions; Berlin's refusal to pay signals that governments are treating these demands as criminal acts requiring investigation and disclosure rather than ransom negotiations.
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