The hacking group “Rhysida” has published approximately 6 terabytes of data on the dark web that is believed to have been stolen from the Berlin administration.
In total, around 1.4 million files have been released, including highly sensitive materials.
Among the published data is a folder concerning chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats. This has raised concerns that critical security-related information may now be in the hands of unauthorized individuals.
Investigative journalist Lars Winkelsdorf has warned that the attack is extremely serious. According to him, the leaked materials could include police documents, plans for wartime scenarios, and information relating to the German government’s classified communications.
The hackers have also published personal data belonging to government employees, including residential addresses, telephone numbers, and personal documents.
Before releasing the data, the group demanded 30 Bitcoin, worth approximately €2 million, threatening to publish the information if the ransom was not paid.
The Berlin administration refused to pay. After the deadline set by the hackers expired, the stolen data was published on the dark web.
