About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 147
Retailers need to embrace AI to better service customers
Wed, 9th Nov 2022
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surveillance
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ai
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cctv
New research has uncovered new ways for retailers to use artificial intelligence in concert with in-store cameras to better service consumer behaviour.
Phishing attacks using unexpected methods to steal data
Wed, 9th Nov 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
The prevalence of cloud applications is changing the way threat actors are using phishing attack delivery methods to steal data.
Cybergangs are recruiting and rewarding supporters
Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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avast
Cyber gangs are enlisting and rewarding supporters, says Avast report, revealing an increase in PC adware and Raccoon Stealer activity.
Businesses increasing data protection for cloud workloads
Mon, 7th Nov 2022
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saas
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cloud security
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supply chain
Companies are recognising the increasing need to protect their SaaS environments, according to a new report from Veeam Software.
AI platform market set to reach US$254 billion by 2032
Fri, 4th Nov 2022
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ai
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economic forecast
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analyst report
The global AI platform market is projected to reach $254.14 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 38.2%, according to Future Market Insights.
Ransom-vapourware, cloud camouflage amongst top cybersecurity predictions
Fri, 4th Nov 2022
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ransomware
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Top cybersecurity trends include a rise in ransom-vapourware, cyber un-insurability, compliance conflicts, cloud camouflage.
Economic disruption remains largest threat to business
Fri, 4th Nov 2022
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digital entertainment
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supply chain
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video
CFOs expect the impending recession, supply chain constraints and inflation to continue into 2023 and are feeling the impact across their organisations.
Akamai unveils next generation DDoS defense platform
Thu, 3rd Nov 2022
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ddos
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hyperscale
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cybersecurity
Akamai Technologies expands its DDoS protection platform with global rollout of new scrubbing centres, increasing defense capacity to 20 Tbps.
Ingram Micro Cloud receives AWS Config Service Delivery validation
Thu, 3rd Nov 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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partner programmes
This further bolsters Ingram Micro Cloud's expert knowledge of AWS services in supporting partners' technical needs as they manage their cloud business.
Manufacturing sector pays highest average ransomware payment
Thu, 3rd Nov 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
Manufacturing and production sectors had highest average ransom payment but lowest percentage of organizations that paid the ransom, Sophos report finds.
False sense of cybersecurity running rampant – report
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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passwords
Cybersecurity concerns and education have not mitigated the overuse of the same passwords in 2022, according to LassPass.
APAC businesses lacking cyber incident response plans
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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cybersecurity
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kroll
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cyber attacks
Companies in Malaysia and the Philippines have suffered the most incidents, while those in Hong Kong have suffered the least.
TechnologyOne unveils world-first in Solution as a Service
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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saas
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digital transformation
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erp
Solution as a Service evolves what SaaS began 20 years ago and takes full responsibility for customers' complete ERP Solution experience, not just software.
Cybersecurity top concern for physical security professionals
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Cybersecurity remains a top concern for physical security professionals going into 2023, according to new research from Genetec.
Bitdefender, Sharp partner up for printer security
Fri, 28th Oct 2022
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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printing
The partnership enables the integration of Bitdefender antimalware technology into Sharp's new range of Future Workplace A3 multifunction printers.
Financial-related phishing targeting eCommerce in Singapore
Fri, 28th Oct 2022
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phishing
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email security
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e-commerce
Kaspersky's latest data uncovered that eCommerce -related phishing scams continue to outpace banking and payment-related phishing methods.
Staff may reconsider employment following a cyber breach
Fri, 28th Oct 2022
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cybersecurity
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encore
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cyber attacks
More than half (54%) of office workers would reconsider working for a company that had recently experienced a cyber breach.
Harnessing the power of data can grow business – AWS report
Fri, 28th Oct 2022
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Organisations in Australia and New Zealand that harness the power of data can grow their annual business revenue by an average of 9.5%.
Fraud report reveals customer onboarding crisis for fintechs
Thu, 27th Oct 2022
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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fraud
71% of consumers are less likely to trust a fintech service that has been impacted by onboarding fraud, according to a new report.
Demand for cybersecurity talent in APAC skyrockets
Thu, 27th Oct 2022
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cybersecurity
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recruitment
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employment
New research reveals the cybersecurity profession in Asia Pacific needs to grow by 2.2 million people to close region's workforce gap.