Hackers publish Berlin government files, officials seek investigation
A cyberattack on the Berlin state government resulted in about 1.44 million files, totalling 5.8 terabytes, being posted on the dark web after being stolen in mid-August by a criminal group identified as Rhysida. The published material reportedly includes scanned passports, employment contracts, and files related to critical infrastructure and national defense, such as power plants, fuel depots, water systems and defense contractors. Federal agencies say they are coordinating analysis and will take measures to safeguard military security while Berlin officials work to identify and notify affected people as investigations continue.
1.44 million files totalling 5.8 terabytes were leaked online
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A hacker group stole a large Berlin government data set in mid-August. The data later appeared on the dark web and included personal and security files. Authorities are now analysing risks and notifying affected people.
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