Berlin Refuses to Pay Hackers Who Stole Data From the City's State Network

Berlin's state government is being targeted by hackers who are demanding payment after stealing data from the city's administrative network in August. The government has stated that it will not give in to the extortion demands. Forensic analysis has revealed additional data breaches, specifically in the Senate Department for Mobility, Transport, Climate Protection and Environment. The city's network was compromised in August, leading to the current extortion attempt. The government has confirmed the incident and is taking steps to address it. Further details about the breach and the extortion attempt have been disclosed by the state government.