# Berlin reviews ransomware data release after rejecting ransom

_Published Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 3:05 PM EDT · Security, Policy · Latest · Tier 1 — Major_

Berlin's state government said it is reviewing a 5.79TB trove of stolen data published by the Rhysida ransomware group after the state refused to pay a ransom. Reuters reported that the released files reportedly include national-defense and threat-response plans. The government said it was conducting the review with the highest intensity.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/260905/p10#a260905p10)

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Published: 2026-09-05T19:05:53.001Z
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