Cyber regulations unwanted, ransoms paid, in Kordia Cyber report

Cyber regulations unwanted, ransoms paid, in Kordia Cyber report
NZ businesses appear more willing to pay ransoms to spreaders of ransomware. (Image: Getty)
Dileepa Fonseka
Many businesses say they are vulnerable to cyber-attacks and want the Government to lead in educating people about cybersecurity. However, they are not so keen on fines or mandatory reporting requirements.New Zealand businesses also appear to be more willing to pay ransoms than their overseas counterparts, according to a cybersecurity consultant.The results of these observations are contained within Kordia’s New Zealand Business Cyber Security Report 2025, which showed that businesses felt vulnerable to cyber attacks but were not investin...

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