Berlin’s state government has confirmed an extortion attempt following a data theft from its administrative network in August. Governing Mayor Kai Wegner and Interior Senator Iris Spranger addressed the extortion attempt on Friday, following an emergency Senate session at the Rotes Rathaus. “The state of Berlin is being blackmailed,” Wegner said. “Berlin has fallen victim to a serious crime.” He confirmed the city will not meet the attackers’ demands, and said the State Criminal Police … More →
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