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 178
Quantity, size and complexity of DDoS attacks on the rise - report
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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botnet
DDoS attacks are on the rise, with increased quantity, size, and complexity, according to the Lumen Technologies Q3 DDoS Report.
Epson moves closer to 100% renewable electricity target
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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printing
Epson has become the first company in the Japanese manufacturing industry to convert to 100% renewable electricity for all its domestic sites.
New malware that abuses Windows 10 App Installer uncovered
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos researchers have uncovered a new BazarBackdoor attack that abuses Windows 10 App Installer to spread malware via a targeted spam campaign.
Vulnerabilities in Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay open door for cyber attackers
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Vulnerabilities in Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay allow attackers to make unlimited purchases, says researcher Timur Yunusov.
Norton new branding shines a light on cybersecurity
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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rebrand
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nortonlifelock
NortonLifeLock unveils new branding to highlight its role in cybersecurity and empower consumers in the digital world.
New Microsoft Defender vulnerability should concern every enterprise - expert
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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security vulnerabilities
Microsoft Defender vulnerability poses significant threat, warns Virsec. With 55 vulnerabilities in total, it is deemed the most concerning by experts.
Big tech, cloud adoption accelerating in banking sector - report
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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fintech
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open source
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economist intelligence unit
Cloud adoption in banking is accelerating as banks ramp up digital services, according to a new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Fortinet named leader for network firewalls and WAN Edge Infrastructure
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls for the twelfth time, showcasing their security-driven networking innovations.
Ransomware black hole pulls in other cyberthreats to create one massive delivery system
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
Ransomware's growing power is sucking other cyberthreats into its orbit, creating a unified and modular attack system, warns Sophos.
Divide between IT and OT teams hindering unified cybersecurity strategies
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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ponemon institute
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cybersecurity strategy
Organizations are hindered by a cultural divide between IT and OT teams, preventing a unified cybersecurity strategy, a report from Dragos has found.
Cloud will be centerpiece of new digital experiences - Gartner
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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public cloud
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casb
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sase
Cloud is becoming central to new digital experiences amid the ongoing pandemic and surge in digital services, says Gartner.
Meta deepens integration between Facebook Workplace and Microsoft Teams
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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uc
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partner programmes
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microsoft
There will be two new integrations that will help businesses who use both Workplace and Microsoft Teams to communicate more easily with their employees.
New research finds alarming jump in phishing attacks
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
There has been alarming advances in the scale and sophistication of phishing attacks perpetrated by the adversary against organisations.
Remote employee surveillance is dangerous territory
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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surveillance
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Electric monitoring of home workers by companies is rising rapidly with more bosses using software to monitor remote workers.
Check Point named Leader in Network Firewalls for 22nd time
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
Check Point Software Technologies has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Network Firewalls for the 22nd time.
WatchGuard introduces WIFI management into cloud portfolio
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies launches Wi-Fi in WatchGuard Cloud and a new lineup of Wi-Fi 6-enabled access points, simplifying management and enhancing security.
DDoS attacks on the rise, becoming more sophisticated
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
DDoS attacks have increased by 24% this quarter, with smart attacks up by 31%, according to Kaspersky. The US is the most targeted country.
The metaverse poses 'terrifying dangers' - is it the new internet? Expert says yes
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
'Terrifying dangers' of the 'metaverse' need to be addressed now, warns academic. Future policing must be determined before it's too late.
Hackers leak 5 million email addresses daily - reports
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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data privacy
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data leak
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hacking
Hackers leak around 5.5 million email addresses daily, with passwords attached, according to research by cybersecurity firm Surfshark.
Cybersecurity experts weigh in on U.S govt's $10 million reward for info on DarkSide ransomware group
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
DarkSide was the culprit behind the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, which saw the company to pay a $4.4 million ransom.