Cyber Attacks Halt New Zealand Exchange for Fourth Day

Cyber Attacks Halt New Zealand Exchange for Fourth Day

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The video discusses a series of cyber attacks affecting the New Zealand Stock Exchange over four days. The source of the attacks is unknown, but reports suggest a criminal gang demanding Bitcoin as ransom. These disruptions have frustrated investors, especially during a busy earnings season, as they struggle with trading halts and information flow issues. Despite these challenges, Kiwi stocks are nearing record highs, but the market's future remains uncertain amid ongoing outages and economic factors like Fed comments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason behind the cyber attacks on the New Zealand Stock Exchange as reported by ZDNet?

To disrupt trading activities

To demand Bitcoin payments as extortion fees

To test cybersecurity measures

To gain access to sensitive data

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How have the cyber attacks affected investors during the earnings season?

Investors have been able to trade freely

Investors have been frustrated due to trading halts

Investors have seen increased profits

Investors have been unaffected

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional challenge are companies facing during the cyber attacks?

Regulatory changes

Increased competition

Effects of the coronavirus pandemic

Lack of investor interest

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of Kiwi stocks despite the cyber attacks?

They have reached a record low

They have remained stable

They have significantly dropped

They are close to a record high

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What external factor is mentioned as influencing the stock market during the cyber attacks?

New government regulations

Dovish comments from the Fed

Increased foreign investments

Rising interest rates