Berlin investigates new data leak after hackers publish stolen login credentials

Berlin investigates new data leak after hackers publish stolen login credentials
German authorities are investigating another leak from Berlin’s government network after hackers published stolen login credentials and other data online, following an attack that hit two ministries in mid-August. The breach has been linked by the Rhysida ransomware group, while Berlin officials say they will not pay the attackers and are reviewing the exposed information to identify affected people. #Berlin #Rhysida #BSI #TerminalFix #LoremIpsumLoader #AxolotLoader

Keypoints

  • German authorities are investigating a new data leak from Berlin’s government network.
  • The breach affected two Berlin ministries and exposed login credentials and other information.
  • Berlin said the attackers stole data and issued an extortion demand, but the city will not pay.
  • The BSI warned about related TerminalFix-style attacks using fake CAPTCHA pages and malicious commands.
  • Rhysida and its linked malware, LoremIpsumLoader or AxolotLoader, have been associated with the campaign.

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