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Berlin IT leak reportedly affects more people and sensitive material than initially known

The Berlin data leak involved passwords, identification documents and emergency plans, and affected more people than previously reported. Phishing is cited as a possible cause.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 6, 2026, 7:37 PM UTC.

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The broader exposure of credentials and emergency information increases risks to public services, institutions and affected individuals.

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IT-Sicherheit: Experten kritisieren Krisenmanagement bei IT-Leak in Berlin ↗mz.de · Recorded source date: Sep 7, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC
Berlin & Brandenburg: Experten kritisieren Krisenmanagement bei IT-Leak in Berlin ↗n-tv.de · Recorded source date: Sep 7, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC
Experten kritisieren Krisenmanagement bei IT-Leak in Berlin ↗welt.de · Recorded source date: Sep 7, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC

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