Berlin refused to pay. Now it runs four task forces

Berlin declined the Rhysida gang’s ransom demand, triggering two police task forces, a joint departmental unit, a crisis management team, and an external legal adviser. The attackers allege theft of 5.7 TB of transport and housing department data and opened a 30-bitcoin (≈€2 million) auction. Ongoing forensic work accompanies city-wide counselling, support services, and a reporting portal for victims.