Breachesby GlyphCity of Berlin
Disclosed Aug 28, 2026Unverified
Berlin confirms data theft and extortion after Rhysida ransomware claim
Berlin's city administration confirmed it was being extorted after Rhysida claimed 5.79 TB of files stolen between August 7 and 12, including HR, legal, financial and ID records. The mayor said the city would not pay.
What is known
| People affected | Not stated in the sources we have |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Discovered | Aug 2026 |
| Attack | Ransomware |
| Data exposed | Internal documentsEmploymentGovernment IDsFinancialCredentials and tokens |
| Sector | Government · DE |
| Status | Unverified: not yet confirmed by an official notice, a filing or the organization |
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First recordedby seedSource
First seen 2026-09-25 (Research). Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.