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Rhysida Ransomware Gang Publishes Stolen Berlin Government Data

The Rhysida ransomware gang has published stolen data from Berlin's government on the dark web after the city refused to pay a €2m ransom, defying the hackers' ultimatum. Berlin's government had stood firm, prioritizing the safety of its staff and citizens over giving in to blackmail.

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Municipal office interior with rows of desks, computers, and scattered papers.

Berlin Hit by Rhysida Ransomware, Data Theft Confirmed

Berlin's administrative network has been hit by a massive Rhysida ransomware attack, with hackers claiming to have stolen a whopping 5.79 TB of sensitive data, including 1.44 million files, and are now threatening to publish it unless paid a ransom. The breach exposes a vast array of confidential records, from government and financial data to personal info like names, email addresses, and phone numbers.

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Military aircraft on a runway with a blurred Berlin cityscape in the background.

Chipmunk Trainer Conducted Covert Spying on Soviet Forces in Cold War Berlin

In a bold move, a Chipmunk trainer was secretly repurposed for covert spying on Soviet forces in Cold War Berlin, as part of the UK's top-secret Operation Schooner, later renamed Operation Nylon. This daring operation exploited a loophole in the quadripartite agreement, cleverly using the Chipmunk to gather intel inside the Berlin Control Zone.

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