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Berlin says it won’t pay ransom after hackers steal government data
August 31, 2026 · The Record · Severity: LOW
Governing Mayor Kai Wegner said that Berlin had received an extortion demand following the cyberattack, which was discovered in mid-August.
Key Takeaways
- Berlin refuses to pay ransom after hackers steal government data.
- The cyberattack was discovered in mid-August, said Mayor Kai Wegner.
- Berlin received an extortion demand after the government data breach.