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Rosatom is a central instrument of the Kremlin to exert geopolitical influence and create situations for extortion. Rosatom is involved in the development and delivery of conventional weapons for Russia's war and terror machine. Nevertheless, Rosatom is not (translated)

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A cyber attack in Berlin has prompted a ransomware group called "Rhysida" to demand 2 million euros in Bitcoin from the Berlin government, while the deadline for releasing stolen data from citizens and companies expires on Friday. (translated)

Cyberkriminelle fordern 2 Millionen Euro - Hackerangriff in Berlin! Erpresser-Ultimatum läuft ab

The chaos group @BSWbund led by @SWagenknecht is a warning example of what could also be expected with the @AfD in a government: disputes, blackmail, resignations, completely missing political decorum. The decline of the economy would be the measurable result. (translated)

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The Minister of Education, Ute Eiling-Hütig, announced that at the Karolina-Burger-School in Ludwigshafen, despite serious problems such as violence and extortion, only a few students are responsible for the grievances, while the teachers are also coming under criticism. (translated)

Ministerin über Karolina-Burger-Schule - „Wenige Schüler, die über die Stränge schlagen“

„Flieht, ihr Narren!“ (Teil 138, in etwa) Mir fallen auf jeden Kontinent mehrere Länder ein, in Richtung derer man Deutschland verlassen kann. Wirtschaftlich ist uns der Laden hier nur deshalb noch nicht komplett um die Ohren geflogen, weil viele aus Bequemlichkeit und steuerlicher Erpressung bleiben, und den Wahnsinn weiter finanzieren. #Deutschland #Wirtschaft #Flucht

After cyberattacks on authorities and companies, investigators have identified three suspects, including two teenagers, who belong to the group SharkNet and conducted DDoS attacks on websites. (translated)

DDoS-Angriffe auf Verwaltungen: Verdächtige nach Cyberattacken auf Behörden und Firmen ermittelt

In the 15-minute podcast, reports are made about the missing Germans after the flood disaster in the Himalayas, the blackmail by Berlin hackers, and the earliest grape harvest. (translated)

15 Minuten-Podcast: Flutkatastrophe im Himalaya, Hacker und Weinlese

A cyber attack on the Berlin administration has stolen extensive data that could be used by criminals for identity theft and extortion, with the darkness of the infrastructure influencing the way this data is used. (translated)

IT-Sicherheit: Experte: Wie Kriminelle gestohlene Daten nutzen könnten

The Berlin Senate Chancellery continues to remain silent on the extortion demands and information obtained by hackers during an attack on the administration, while investigations by the state government are ongoing. (translated)

Hackerangriff auf Berliner Verwaltung: Berliner Senatskanzlei schweigt zu Erpressung durch Hacker

The Berlin Senate Chancellery does not comment on the demands of the blackmailers in connection with the hacker attack on the data network of the Berlin administration, while the investigations continue. (translated)

IT-Sicherheit: Berliner Senatskanzlei: Kein Kommentar zu den Erpressern
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In Nigeria, mass kidnappings, such as the recent attack on a mosque, have exploited the weakness of the state and have developed into a lucrative business model for the perpetrators who demand ransom from the affected families. (translated)

Nigeria: Wo Massenentführungen zum lukrativen Geschäftsmodell wurden
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After a severe cyberattack on the Berlin authority network, the state is confronted with a ransom demand, and experts from several security agencies are meeting for a crisis session at the Red Town Hall. (translated)

„rbb“ berichtet - Nach Cyberangriff! Hacker erpressen Berlin
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According to the Cybercrime Report 2025, the number of reports in Austria remained high at 63,459, while online fraud and internet extortion decreased; however, cyberattacks increased, presenting investigators with growing challenges, particularly due to the rising amount of data and the use of AI deepfakes. (translated)

Cybercrime-Report 2025: Anzeigen weiter auf konstant hohem Niveau
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„‚Wählt, wie wir wollen, sonst drehen wir euch das Geld ab‘ – das hat Züge einer Erpressung“ https://t.co/x5jeuVzHU2 https://t.co/to0ZRbng06 #Politik #Erpressung #Wahl

It's not about "blackmail" or Wessi "arrogance". That's what it's about: Should the rest of the republic silently finance a right-wing extremist state government? In the EU, funds have been blocked for Hungary due to Orban's machinations... (translated)

The EU plans to cooperate with Eastern Libya under the leadership of militia leader Khalifa Haftar to close the migration routes to Crete, which experts criticize as dangerous blackmail by an autocrat. (translated)

Wie sich die EU von einem Milizenführer erpressen lässt
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The article reports on a visit to Silicon Valley, where artificial intelligence is seen both as a potential solution to major human problems like cancer and is critically questioned, as it can perform deceptions and extortion and resists being shut down. (translated)

Ein Besuch im Silicon Valley: Wer schaltet hier wen ab?
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Former world footballer Luís Figo calls for the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino in a guest contribution, criticizing his concerns, while Jordan accuses FIFA of extortion, claiming that team players have been denied funds. (translated)

Ex-Weltfußballer Figo fordert Rücktritt von Infantino, Jordanien wirft Fifa Erpressung vor

The president of the Jordanian Football Association, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein, has accused Gianni Infantino and FIFA of extortion, as prize payments for the Arab Cup 2025 are being withheld while FIFA has significant financial reserves. (translated)

Jordanischer Verbandschef wirft FIFA Erpressung vor
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Prince Ali bin al-Hussein, the president of the Jordanian Football Association, accuses FIFA President Gianni Infantino of pressuring his association and withholding money from him to gain support for his term, which he describes as extortion and opposes. (translated)

„Wir weigern uns, …“ - Top-Funktionär wirft Infantino Erpressung vor!