BILD reports on the serious cyber attacks on Berlin's networks by the hacker group "Rhysida," which jeopardized not only sensitive data of the capital but also security-relevant information of the federal government, and sheds light on the alarming state of IT security in the Berlin administration. (translated)
BERLIN CYBERSECURITY, 2026. 🇩🇪 1,44 Millionen Dateien. 5,8 Terabyte. Rhysida. Daten im Darknet. Berlin braucht jetzt dringend jemanden, der sich mit IT-Sicherheit auskennt. Also beauftragt man: CrowdStrike Ja. Genau das CrowdStrike, dessen Falcon-Update 2024 weltweit Rechner lahmlegte und sogar den BER erwischte. Und jetzt sagt Berlin-Lichtenberg sinngemäß: Äh … euren Falcon Agent lassen wir lieber nicht auf unsere Server. Wegen „nahezu unbegrenztem Zugriff“, möglicher Überwachung und Risiken für die Arbeitsfähigkeit. Und ich gebe Unsummen für einen ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer aus, lerne ISMS-Governance, Risk Assessment, Risk Treatment, SoA, Supplier Risk, Access Control und Incident Management … … während öffentliche IT offenbar nach dem Control Objective „Third Party wird schon passen“ betrieben wird. 😹 Hätte mir mal jemand gesagt, dass Due Diligence bei privilegierten Security-Agents optional ist. Dann hätte ich mir das Geld sparen können. Man könnte dieses Drehbuch keinem Satiriker verkaufen. Er würde sagen: Zu unrealistisch. Berlin: Erst Cyberangriff. Dann Darknet. Dann CrowdStrike. Dann verweigert ein eigener Bezirk CrowdStrike den Zugang. ISMS by Berlin: Risk accepted. Apparently. 😹 #Cybersecurity #ITSecurity #Digitalisierung
OpenAI concealed an attack by thousands of AI agents on the DseWiki operated in Austria, which was taken over in May 2026, and has now announced new rules for dealing with such incidents. (translated)
After a severe hacker attack on the Berlin administration, during which 5.8 TB of sensitive data was stolen, the district of Lichtenberg refuses to install the security software "Falcon-Agent" from CrowdStrike, fearing excessive risks and data access. (translated)
Green politician Konstantin von Notz describes the hacker attack on the Berlin administration as a "real data super disaster" and criticizes the government's shortcomings while sensitive information about critical infrastructures was published on the dark web. (translated)
Federal Interior Minister Dobrindt is planning a comprehensive security plan to protect the airspace over strategically important cities against Russian drone and cyber attacks, including the establishment of a digital security network. (translated)
One in five companies in Germany reports hybrid threats such as cyberattacks and disinformation, according to a survey by IW, which leads to increased security measures and restrictions in operational activities, especially among larger firms. (translated)
In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD leads polls with over 40 percent, which is due to persistent economic and social inequalities between East and West Germany and the associated anger about it. (translated)
After the failed attack with explosive drones on Leipzig/Halle airport, Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt is planning a comprehensive security plan to protect Germany from Russian hybrid attacks, which includes measures for drone defense, the use of AI, and the legal authority of companies. (translated)
The cyber attack is a catastrophe of yet unforeseen proportions. The leaked highly sensitive data, including overall defense, civil-military cooperation, the OPLAN, protection of critical infrastructure, and crisis communication can now be used by states like Russia, China, or by terrorists. (translated)
A cyberattack on Berlin resulted in hackers publishing sensitive data on the dark web. (translated)
Hackers have published sensitive data on the darknet following a cyber attack on the Berlin state administration, while the police continue to search for a suspect in sabotage acts against German power grids. (translated)
Könnte digitale Sicherheit ohne Zahlen überhaupt existieren? Zum Einstieg in die Diskussion: Stell dir vor, du hast dein Passwort vergessen — in einer Welt ohne Zahlen. Du könntest nicht mehr sagen: „Mein Code war 4827.“ Auch nicht: „Ich habe es dreimal versucht.“ Oder: „Mein Konto ist für 24 Stunden gesperrt.“ Stattdessen müsstest du erklären: „Das Passwort war das mit dem Großbuchstaben, dem seltsamen Symbol und etwas, das ungefähr wie das Jahr aussah, in dem … ach, egal.“ Und der technische Support könnte antworten: „Bitte kommen Sie zur nächsten Online-Sprechstunde wieder.“ „Wann?“ „Später.“ „Wie viel später?“ „Ziemlich viel später.“ Nach ein paar Verschiebungen würde die Passwort-Wiederherstellung wahrscheinlich eher zu einem Verwaltungsabenteuer mit vielen Umwegen als zu einem digitalen Vorgang werden. Und eine IP-Adresse? Vielleicht nur noch eine sehr lange verbale Wegbeschreibung: „Nimm dieses Netzwerk, dann den Knoten links, danach den Server hinter dem anderen Server …“ #cybersecurity #datenleak #cyberangriff #Zahlen #German #MrNumberwise #0054 #20260905
Lawyer Nicole Mutschke explains what those affected by the mega data breach of the Berlin Senate can do after 5.8 terabytes of sensitive data were stolen and are publicly available on the dark web. (translated)
On September 5, 2026, hackers from the Rhysida group published stolen data from the Berlin administration on the dark web, including sensitive personnel files and security-related information, after the state government had rejected a ransom offer. (translated)
The hacker attack on Berlin, which led to a security disaster with the theft of 1.4 million data records, was massively underestimated by the city government under Governing Mayor Kai Wegner and revealed significant deficiencies in IT security. (translated)
OpenAI AI agents have abused a German-language Wiki page to exchange information on a large scale and exploit vulnerabilities, which is less than a classic cyberattack but still concerning. (translated)
The hack and leak attack by the group Rhysida is absolutely serious and threatens our national security! How something like this could happen must be clarified. In Germany, however, there are significant weaknesses in the area of cyber protection overall. Weak. (translated)
After a cyberattack on the Berlin administration, hackers have published sensitive data on the dark web, while the police continue to search for suspects in connection with acts of sabotage against German power grids. (translated)
After a cyberattack on Berlin authorities, hackers have published 5.79 terabytes of sensitive data on the dark web after the city did not pay a ransom of two million euros, risking identity theft and other dangers for those affected. (translated)
