About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 246
Microsoft partnership to explore how cloud, AI and machine learning can be used in space
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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spacetech
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ai
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microsoft
Microsoft partners with Australian Institute for Machine Learning to explore advanced cloud computing, AI, computer vision and machine learning in space.
A third of suspicious emails reported by employees are phishing
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
One third of emails reported as phishing by employees are either malicious or highly suspect, new research finds.
IBM teams up with Aqua Security for end-to-end cloud native security
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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virtualisation
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cloud security
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open source
Aqua Security will provide new tools to help customers better secure the full lifecycle of Red Hat OpenShift containerised workloads on IBM Power servers.
New data classification cloud launched for Box and Google Drive
Thu, 9th Sep 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Varonis Systems has introduced Data Classification Cloud, a solution that adds data discovery context to its DatAdvantage Cloud offering.
Infamous criminal ransomware group REvil is back
Thu, 9th Sep 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
REvil ransomware group makes a comeback with its websites mysteriously reappearing, raising concerns among cybersecurity experts.
Misconfiguration sees Android user data at risk of being exposed
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
More than 19,300 Android apps have been found to expose user data due to misconfiguration of the Firebase database, according to Avast.
A10 Networks expands security portfolio to bolster Zero Trust architectures
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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malware
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ddos
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zero trust security
A10 Networks has enhanced its security solutions to help customers meet and accelerate their Zero Trust strategies.
Android espionage: ESET uncovers BladeHawk campaign via Facebook
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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smartphones
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facebook
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cyber espionage
ESET researchers uncover targeted mobile espionage campaign against Kurdish group, distributed via Facebook profiles.
Google says NZ's lack of cybersecurity knowledge is putting users at risk
Tue, 7th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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google
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netsafe
Nearly 70% of New Zealanders are not actively improving their online security, despite experiencing hacks and scams, says Google.
Lenovo to leverage smart tech as it commits to climate change goals
Tue, 7th Sep 2021
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dei
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supply chain
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cleantech
Lenovo commits to ambitious climate change and sustainability goals, including improvements in energy efficiency and use of renewable energy.
91% of industrial companies open to cyber attacks
Tue, 7th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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positive technologies
Over 90% of industrial companies are vulnerable to cyber attacks, with attackers gaining access to critical systems.
The growing cybersecurity menace that is Droppers-as-a-Service
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Droppers for hire are delivering bundles of malicious content to targets looking for cracked versions of popular business and consumer applications.
WhatsApp security vulnerability could have exploited two billions users
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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whatsapp
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check point software
Security vulnerability in WhatsApp's image filter function could have affected over two billion users worldwide. Users advised to update their apps.
APAC top target for network DDoS attacks - report
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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ddos
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devops
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apm
Asia Pacific top target for network DDoS attacks, with a third of attacks targeting Taiwan, according to new research from Imperva.
Hootsuite deepens partnership with Microsoft Teams
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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uc
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
The deepening of Hootsuite and Microsoft's alliance will enable brands to extend their reach through employee networks.
New IOTech partnership to deliver artificial intelligence and visual inference at the Internet of Things edge
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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iot
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partner programmes
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ai
IOTech partners with Lotus Labs to deliver AI and visual inference solutions at the IoT edge. Exciting opportunities for businesses in various sectors.
Cryptocurrency users to benefit from increased range of currencies
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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trading technologies
New Swyftx crypto trading platform launching in New Zealand, offering access to over 280 coins - a 70% increase locally.
Threefold increase in targeted ransomware attacks in 2021
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Ransomware attacks have increased by 288% in Q2 2021, with data leaks and double extortion becoming prevalent, warns NCC Group.
Business leaders concerned ex-employees can access corporate data
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Almost 50% of UK business leaders are concerned that former employees have knowledge of passwords that grant access to corporate data.
Layered security strategy vital to combat Microsoft 365 phishing threat
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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phishing
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email security
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microsoft
Layered security strategy vital to combat Microsoft phishing campaign, warns cyber security specialist Cyren. Office 365 customers targeted.