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Berlin cuts two state ministries off government network after security breach

·Source: The Record

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Executive Summary

The affected ministries — one responsible for urban development, construction and housing, and the other for mobility, transport, climate protection and the environment — have been isolated from government networks since Friday as a precaution.

Analysis

The affected ministries — one responsible for urban development, construction and housing, and the other for mobility, transport, climate protection and the environment — have been isolated from government networks since Friday as a precaution.
Source Attribution

Originally published by The Record on Aug 18, 2026.

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