SloveniaIn a cybersecurity incident, hackers known as Rhysida breached Berlin's municipal systems and leaked 5.79 TB of data, including personal information of employees, contracts, phone numbers, and passwords. The attackers did not demand ransom money, leading to the exposure of sensitive data. Berlin authorities have launched four working groups to assess the damage and prevent future incidents. They plan to contact affected individuals and organizations for support. The breach is considered a crime against the state, and legal action is expected, though pursuing foreign actors may be challenging. The stolen data includes 1.4 million files related to water supply, power plants, fuel storage, and other infrastructure. Commentators debate whether the exposed data was primarily publicly accessible or if there was significant privacy risk.
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