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Hoppegarten Town Hall IT Still Down After Attempted Data‑Encryption Attack

Forensic checks continue under a state criminal police investigation into attempted computersabotage.

Overview

  • The municipal administration has been offline for roughly one and a half weeks following a detected cyberattack attempt.
  • E‑mail and fixed‑line telephony remain unavailable, limiting routine communications with residents.
  • Police report that attackers tried to encrypt municipal data, possibly to extort the administration.
  • The Landeskriminalamt is investigating attempted computersabotage and is advising the municipality.
  • Officials have given no timeline for restoration, saying services will resume only once the network is confirmed secure as IT experts continue checks.