Cyberattacks, data encryption, extortion - How cybercriminals operate

Ransomware poses an existential threat to businesses. It's a form of cybercrime that's a highly professional industry. The criminals operate like a business - by infiltrating systems, encrypting data, and extorting money.

Those who refuse to pay, face operational shutdown, loss of data, and bankruptcy. Many criminal groups have a division of labor that's similar to that of companies, with teams of developers, negotiators, 'customer support,' and clear deadlines. This documentary shows how almost any company can be targeted and how quickly an attack can threaten the very survival of the business. In the spring of 2025, Philipp Bosshard’s company was hit. It wasn't just the IT system that went down, the entire company ground to a halt. The future of the business and the jobs of its 200 employees were at stake. The hackers set a deadline: Bosshard had twelve days to decide whether to pay the ransom or see if he could somehow find another solution.

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