Mercury IT victim of cyberattack – coronial files compromised

Mercury IT victim of cyberattack – coronial files compromised
Mercury IT has been hit with a ransomware attack. (Image: Deposit Photos)
Ian Llewellyn
Mercury IT has been named as the company subjected to a cyberattack that has compromised thousands of Ministry of Justice coronial files and the security of a number of other organisations' data.The ministry said earlier this afternoon the attack was on a company that provided IT services to a third-party provider the ministry has contracts with. Following this, the Privacy Commissioner’s office released a statement saying it was looking into a “cyber security incident involving a ransomware attack on Mercury IT”.The...

More Editor's Picks

Neuren's 'embarrassment of opportunities'
Markets

Neuren's 'embarrassment of opportunities'

The pharmaceutical firm is pushing for approval of multiple phase-three trials in 2026.

Northland dairy goat farmers’ ‘beautiful dream’ sours
Primary Sector

Northland dairy goat farmers’ ‘beautiful dream’ sours

It was once worth over $24m. Now, they could be left with nothing.

Grocery delivery is booming: Woolworths NZ boss
Retail

Grocery delivery is booming: Woolworths NZ boss

The firm has invested heavily in optimising its delivery capability.

Gregor Thompson 06 May 2025
Cooper Investors' roller coaster run on Ryman
Property Analysis

Cooper Investors' roller coaster run on Ryman

The Aussie fund manager has lost millions on the retirement company.

Gregor Thompson 05 May 2025