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Cyberattack on Berlin's State Network - Scope Unknown

The Senate Chancellery reports a cyberattack on Berlin's administration. A crisis team has been established, but many questions remain unanswered.

17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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According to the Senate Chancellery, a cyberattack has occurred on parts of the Berlin administration. The exact scope of the attack is still unknown, leading relevant authorities to conduct investigations.

In response to the situation, a crisis team has been set up. The agency is working to gather all necessary information, while many questions remain unanswered regarding the impact on the administration.

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