Berlin Refuses Ransom Demand After Rhysida Claims 5TB Data Theft

The Rhysida ransomware group claims to have exfiltrated over 5TB of data from Berlin, including personal information and credentials. Berlin has publicly refused to pay the extortion demand, a stance that may prompt the group to leak the data. The incident underscores the growing threat of ransomware to public institutions and the policy debate over paying ransoms.