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Berlin confirms data theft after Rhysida ransomware attack claims
August 31, 2026 · BleepingComputer · Severity: CRITICAL
Berlin's city administration has confirmed that cybercriminals are attempting to extort the city after the Rhysida ransomware gang listed it on their data leak site.
Key Takeaways
- Berlin confirms data theft after Rhysida ransomware gang posted stolen data online.
- The city administration faces extortion from cybercriminals after a ransomware attack.
- Rhysida's leak site listing prompted Berlin to verify and confirm the breach.