Ransomware: „Der schlimmste Fehler ist ein CEO, der fragt: Wie zahle ich?“
Cyber-Attacken legen ganze Produktionen lahm und treffen zunehmend auch den Mittelstand. Zwei Experten erklären, wie Firmen mit Erpressern verhandeln sollten – und sich besser schützen können.
Zug, ransomware – a form of extortion software – is now considered one of the biggest business risks, not only for large corporations but also for German SMEs. According to the German Interior Ministry, 1041 ransomware attacks were reported in 2025, representing a 10% increase from the previous year. In a ransomware attack, criminals encrypt entire IT systems and demand payment – typically in Bitcoin, and often with the threat of publishing previously stolen data.
So, how can businesses defend themselves against such attacks? How can they regain control in such a situation? And which mistakes are particularly costly in the first hours? Experts Michael Sjøberg and Peter Skovbo explain in an interview. Mr. Sjøberg, if a company calls you during a cyber attack – what has typically already gone wrong?
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