New Zealand bourse website hit by fresh cyberattack, but keeps trading

WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The New Zealand stock market was hit by a fifth day of cyber attacks on Monday, crashing its website, but maintained trading after switching to a contingency plan for the release of market announcements.

NZX Ltd was halted for most of last week due to the attacks, which authorities have said originated offshore.

Monday’s attack came shortly after NZX said it had agreed with the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) on a back-up plan for the release of market announcements.