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Berlin authorities face ransom demand after hacker attack

Germany
First seen: Aug 28, 2026, 3:46 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 29, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC

Berlin state authorities report that attackers demanded a ransom, reportedly around €2 million, after a cyberattack. Berlin's governing mayor rejected the hackers' ultimatum.

The attack and extortion attempt target public institutions and could disrupt government services or expose sensitive data.

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