Sensitive information stolen in Germany cyberattack concerns Berlin state government data. Employee files, payrolls, and official correspondence were also leaked after ransom rejection.
The group Rhysida demanded thirty Bitcoin from Berlin government, equal to two million euros.
Attack started when staff member opened email attachment between August seventh and fourteenth. Critical infrastructure, energy, emergency power systems, water plants information possibly accessed as well.
Berlin Senate creates coordination center, contacts Federal Information Security Office for investigation. Officials promise support for affected employees; election commission says upcoming election remains unaffected.