Berlin ransom deadline expires: Rhysida hackers dump full dataset incl. defense-related lists
kimmonismus · x · 2026-09-05
After Berlin refused to pay a multimillion-euro ransom, the Rhysida hacker group published its entire stolen dataset publicly on the dark web. CCC confirmed internal personnel files and work references are visible; Tagesspiegel reports the dump includes civil protection data and lists of facilities to be protected in a defense scenario.
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