Holiday Ransomware Attacks Spike: Australia & New Zealand Cybersecurity Alert

Holiday Ransomware Attacks Spike: Australia & New Zealand Cybersecurity Alert

Key Takeaways

• 78% of organizations in Australia and New Zealand fell victim to ransomware attacks in the past year, making ANZ the third most targeted region worldwide, following Germany and the US.
• Despite 55% of ANZ organizations feeling “very prepared” for ransomware attacks, their recovery times are some of the slowest in the world.
• IT security staffing can drop by up to 50% during holiday periods, creating critical vulnerabilities that cybercriminals actively exploit.
• Ransomware attacks during holidays and weekends have become a strategic pattern, with 53% of US attacks happening during these vulnerable times.
• By implementing 24/7 monitoring, identity threat detection systems, and holiday-specific response plans, the risk of ransomware attacks during peak seasons can be significantly reduced.

Cybercriminals don’t take holidays—they take advantage of them. As the holiday season approaches, businesses in Australia and New Zealand are facing a growing ransomware threat that specifically targets times when defenses are usually weakened.

The 2025 Ransomware Holiday Risk Report has uncovered alarming trends that organizations across the region need to address immediately.

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