
According to the Federal Ministry of the Interior, there were 1,041 ransomware attacks in 2025. Crisis negotiators Michael Sjøberg and Peter Skovbo explain in an interview how companies can defend themselves.
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The Federal Ministry of the Interior recorded a total of 1,041 reported ransomware attacks in 2025, which corresponds to an increase of ten percent compared to the previous year.
Train. Ransomware, i.e. blackmail software, has long been considered one of the biggest business risks - not only for corporations, but especially for German medium-sized businesses. According to the Federal Ministry of the Interior, 1,041 ransomware attacks were reported in 2025, an increase of ten percent compared to the previous year.
During a ransomware attack, criminals encrypt entire IT systems and extort a ransom - usually in the form of Bitcoin and often with the threat of publishing previously stolen data.
How can companies defend themselves against this? How can they regain control in this situation? And which mistakes are particularly costly in the first few hours? This is what crisis negotiators Michael Sjøberg, a former Danish military specialist in hostage-taking, and Peter Skovbo, who runs the consulting company Delta Crisis founded by Sjøberg in Switzerland, explain in an interview.

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Apple CEO John Ternus presented the iPhone Duo, the company's first foldable phone, in Cupertino. When opened, the device features a 7.6-inch screen, titanium frame, front camera hidden under the display and reintroduced Touch ID in the side button. Ternus criticized competing folding devices as being awkwardly put together.
Apple has entered the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo. The device combines a smartphone and a small tablet with an external and internal screen, supports the Apple Pencil and relies on well-thought-out solutions for operation and software. However, it requires compromises when it comes to the camera, unlocking and features, has doubts about the long-term durability of the folding mechanism and costs 2300 euros in Germany. Analysts expect a quick gain in market share despite the high price, as Apple's entry revitalizes the previously small foldable segment and is strategically important, especially with regard to China.
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Apple has introduced the first folding iPhone called Duo, which will be available from October 2026 starting at 2,299 euros. The device has a 7.6-inch internal display without a visible crease and a 5.4-inch external display. Analysts see the duo as a status symbol and a potential billion-dollar market, while price and camera limitations are cited as possible barriers. The lançamento coincides with the term of office of the new Apple boss John Ternus.