Berlin launches crisis response after hackers publish stolen data

Berlin state government is responding to a ransomware attack where hackers published 5.79 terabytes of stolen data from two departments shortly before elections. Authorities have formed a crisis unit to review the leak, notify affected individuals in compliance with data protection rules, and continue forensic investigations while warning against disinformation.

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