Ransomware hackers dump 1.4 million stolen records from German government
- Rhysida ransomware group breached Berlin’s state government, stealing 1.44 million files weighing in at around 5.8TB
- Attackers demanded 30 BTC (~$2.3M); Berlin refused, leading to full leak online
- Leaked data reportedly includes water supply info, staff records, and emergency plans
A cybercriminal group known as Rhysida allegedly broke into the network of Berlin's state government and exfiltrated 1.44 million files. They then tried to extort the government entity for money and when that failed, they leaked it all into the dark web.
According to multiple sources, the group first claimed responsibility for the attack on an underground forum, where it shared a small sample of the stolen files and demanded Berlin pay 30 bitcoin (around $2.3 million) in exchange for deleting the files.
Berlin recognized the attack in a press release, and said it would not be negotiating with the attackers, and instead launched a full-scale investigation into the incident,...
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