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 175
The Great Resignation will drive cyber attacks in 2022
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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cyber attacks
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employment
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covid-19
AI cyber security experts Darktrace predict that the Great Resignation we've seen during the pandemic will drive cyber attacks in 2022.
Executives struggling with data governance while cloud remains a major challenge
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Executives lack understanding of cloud data governance, with 65% struggling, according to new research from Zaloni.
New botnet uncovered known for sextortion and crypto-jacking
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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cybersecurity
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sextortion
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check point software
Check Point Research is warning of a new variant of Phorpiex, a botnet known for sextortion and crypto-jacking.
2022 will not be the year for IoT communications - report
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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edge computing
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iot
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edge data centre
There's a long way to go in achieving smarter, integrated communications that elevate meaningful brand experience for customers.
Blue Prism named leader in Robot Process Automation
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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rpa
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analyst report
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ss&c blue prism
Blue Prism named leader in IDC MarketScape RPA Software Vendor Assessment, praised for pricing and studio capabilities.
Threat actors to cause significantly more damage through malware and cloud computing
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Threat actors are set to cause more damage in 2022 as they exploit the rapid rise in cloud computing, says Appgate analysis.
Edge computing, cybersecurity hygiene key to data-driven future
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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siem
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edge computing
Splunk's 2022 predictions report highlights edge computing, cyber hygiene, collaboration, and observability as key trends for organizations.
Automation pays off as Neustar thwarts 1.3 Tbps DDoS attack
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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ddos
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neustar
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analyst report
Neustar Security Services customer hit by massive 1.3 Tbps DDoS attack, just as NSS was preparing to spin out of Neustar to become standalone company.
Cohesity launches new Security Advisor feature to spot data threats
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The new feature helps reduce human errors and achieve a higher level of cyber resilience in customer environments.
Responsible AI, data and innovation key to digital transformation in 2022
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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digital transformation
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ai
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healthtech
Responsible AI, data and innovation will be some of the leading trends in digital transformation in 2022, according to Genpact.
Cloudflare, Microsoft partnership deepens relationship in Zero Trust market
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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malware
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partner programmes
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zero trust security
Cloudflare has joined the Microsoft 365 Networking Partner Program, offering enhanced connectivity to Microsoft 365 services.
Cybersecurity 2022: Mobile malware, passwordless authentication fails, and hackers in space
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Mobile malware and spear SMSishing attacks are predicted to increase in 2022, according to cybersecurity firm WatchGuard Technologies.
Adobe, Microsoft reinvent future of work with expansion of strategic partnership
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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uc
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martech
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partner programmes
Adobe and Microsoft have announced a new joint venture to enhance digital collaboration and productivity in the hybrid workplace.
Trickbot rebirths Emotet: 140,000 victims in 149 countries
Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
There is potential for increased ransomware attacks due to new Emotet samples spreading through Trickbot, according to Check Point Research.
Microsoft and Objective help government agencies balance collaboration with information governance
Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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uc
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partner programmes
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microsoft
Microsoft and Objective Corporation have teamed up to help government and regulated industries balance digital collaboration with data governance.
Rubrik delivers cyber threat hunting in battle against ransomware
Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Rubrik has announced new enhancements to its cyber resilience solutions to help better equip customers in the fight against ransomware.
Rubrik delivers new data security and ransomware recovery solutions built on Microsoft Azure
Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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public cloud
The new SaaS offering, built-on Microsoft Azure, reduces the risk that data is modified, deleted, or encrypted.
Enterprise data strategy the bridge to post-pandemic economy - report
Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
An effective enterprise data strategy can drive post-pandemic economic growth, says Cloudera report. Mature strategies correlated with higher profit growth.
Security concerns are accelerating private 5G adoption
Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Private 5G networks are expected to become the standard choice, according to new research by NTT, with 90% of executives predicting their adoption.
Alibaba Cloud opens up IoT technology development platform
Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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semiconductors
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iot
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open source
Alibaba Cloud has opened the source code of its Yun on Chip (YoC) full-stack technology platform for IoT devices.