Hackers Attempt to Extort Berlin Following Municipal Cyberattack

Berlin’s mayor confirmed that hackers breached the city’s digital infrastructure and are attempting to extort funds following a major cyberattack. Authorities are currently working to contain the breach and restore affected municipal services.

28 Aug, 21:29 — 28 Aug, 21:29

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Berlin is being blackmailed by hackers, mayor says

Kai Wegner says the German capital and city-state would not cave in to a ransom demand for data stolen in a cyber-attack.

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Hackers Attempt to Extort Berlin Following Municipal Cyberattack

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