Ransomware Group Claims Data Theft from Berlin
Berlin was targeted by a cyber attack involving a ransomware group that stole 5.79 terabytes of data from government agencies and refused to pay the ransom. The group—believed to operate from Russia or Eastern Europe—announced that they would auction the stolen data starting at a price of 30 Bitcoin (approximately $77,622) within less than a week, warning of security threats ahead of the September elections. Berlin officials confirmed that the election infrastructure was not affected and that an investigation is ongoing to assess the extent of the breach. The group is considered one of the most dangerous hacking entities, having carried out over 280 attacks since June 2023, targeting government and civilian institutions worldwide.
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