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Berlin refuses to pay hackers after state network breach

August 28, 2026, 21:30 UTC · Berlin, Germany · Europe · no longer in the live window

Berlin's state government confirms it is the target of an extortion attempt following a cyberattack on its administrative network and refuses to pay the ransom.

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