TOP-Medien

Profile narrative

TOP-Medien, also known as TELE TOP, is a Swiss media company headquartered in Switzerland. It provides broadcasting services that include radio and television channels. The company also operates an internet radio stream. It offers a video‑on‑demand platform accessible through its mobile application. Its news website publishes written articles, multimedia reports and updates on local and national topics. TOP-Medien serves audiences primarily within the Swiss market, delivering a mix of general interest and specialised programming. The technical infrastructure supporting these services comprises broadcast servers, streaming systems, mail servers and related IT support.

TOP-Medien has been the subject of notable cyber incidents that highlight its operational profile. In May 2024 a Trojan infection encrypted several of its servers, disrupting online, radio and television services and prompting a coordinated response from internal IT staff and external cybersecurity specialists; management publicly refused to engage with the attackers’ ransom demand. A second incident occurred in February 2025 when a ransomware attack encrypted systems that support broadcasting, digital operations and mail services, temporarily halting productions, live broadcasts and the company’s app‑based video‑on‑demand offering. In both cases the organisation worked with external experts to investigate the breach, contain the damage and restore affected systems and data, while maintaining near‑normal programming through internal efforts. These events underscore the company’s reliance on a resilient IT environment and its approach to cybersecurity incidents, which includes refusing to pay ransoms and leveraging external expertise for recovery.

Incidents

2 incidents linked to this organisation.