Ekhbary News Agency
Berlin — The Berlin Senate has confirmed that hackers are demanding a ransom of approximately two million euros for stolen administrative data, with a payment deadline set for Friday. Senate spokeswoman Christine Richter verified this information to dpa, stating that a group named Rhysida claims possession of 5.7 terabytes of data.
Data Auctioned on Darknet
The compromised data has been available for auction on the Darknet since last Friday, as it stands. Richter specified a minimum bid of 30 Bitcoins, equivalent to about two million euros. Authorities anticipate the data will either be resold or fully or partially published following the auction.
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Implications for Data Security
This incident underscores the persistent and escalating threat of ransomware attacks against public institutions, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure and the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures across government entities.
