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Berlin Hacking Blackmail: Hackers Demand 30 Bitcoin, Mayor Says No
The Cryptonomist·August 31, 2026·1 min read
Berlin's city government faces a cyber extortion campaign that has knocked out parts of its digital infrastructure. Hackers demand 30 Bitcoin, but Mayor Kai Wegner says no. The case involves stolen government data, a ransom threat, and a countdown clock.
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