Berlin has rejected demands for a ransom payment following a cyber-attack that resulted in stolen data, with officials insisting the city-state will not comply. The incident highlights growing concerns over digital security and the financial pressures faced by municipalities when targeted by hackers. Authorities have yet to disclose the extent of the breach or the nature of the stolen information, leaving questions about potential risks to public services and private data. The stance against paying ransoms underscores a broader challenge for governments balancing cybersecurity with financial and operational vulnerabilities.
Kai Wegner says the German capital and city-state would not cave in to a ransom demand for data stolen in a cyber-attack.
