Berlin says it will not pay hackers after city systems breach and data theft
Berlin's mayor has said the city will not pay a ransom demand after hackers compromised municipal systems and stole data earlier this month. The German capital is now dealing with the fallout from an attack that forced some online services offline and disrupted applications for housing benefits and payments. Officials say investigators are still assessing the full scope of the breach.Kai Wegner said the city would not cave in to the demand, which was made on Thursday evening. He did not disclose the amount being sought, although reports in German media say the hackers are demanding 30 bitcoin, worth about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 23:02 LONDON
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