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 185
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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ai
IOTech partners with Lotus Labs to deliver AI and visual inference solutions at the IoT edge. Exciting opportunities for businesses in various sectors.
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.
Check Point acquires cloud email and collaboration security firm
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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m&a
Organisations can modernise legacy solutions with email security as-a-service and protect cloud email and collaboration suites from sophisticated attacks.
New spear phishing detection and response service launched for Microsoft 365
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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phishing
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email security
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microsoft
SlashNext has launched its Email Detection and Response service for Microsoft 365, aiming to detect targeted attacks with accuracy.
Commerce Commission releases draft report on telco dispute scheme
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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commerce commission
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tcf
The number of complaints received by the Telecommunications Dispute Resolution Scheme has grown on average by 14% year on year.
New artificial intelligence application attracts 100 investors in first week of launch
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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ai
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investment
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communication
New AI tool GetMee aims to tackle declining communication skills caused by the pandemic. Over 100 investors back the launch.
Facebook joins the ID2020 Alliance
Tue, 31st Aug 2021
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partner programmes
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data privacy
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healthtech
The initiative aims to ensure technologies are designed and implemented in ways that are privacy-protecting, user-controlled, equitable, and interoperable.
Best city for cybersecurity jobs revealed
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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iaas
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cybersecurity
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jobs
Washington D.C has been revealed as the best city for cybersecurity jobs, according to new research from Techshielder.
AusNet signs 5-year deal with Microsoft as it ramps up cloud and AI options
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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data analytics
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public cloud
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martech
Microsoft has announced a strategic partnership with AusNet Services, which has selected Azure as its preferred cloud platform.
Google and Microsoft pledge $30 billion to fight cyber crime
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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google
Microsoft and Facebook will invest $20 billion and $10 billion respectively in fighting cyber security and fraud.
Tenfold increase in ransomware - reports
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Ransomware attacks have seen a tenfold increase, impacting individuals, organizations, and critical infrastructure, says new research.
Hackers targeting home Wi-Fi routers to steal data
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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vpns
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phishing
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email security
New research reveals that 1 in 6 users fail to protect their Wi-Fi routers, making them susceptible to new phishing attacks.
Planning for the next catastrophe: Disaster Recovery during COVID-19
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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dr
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cloud services
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covid-19
COVID-19 has highlighted the need for effective Disaster Recovery plans in the IT landscape, says Andrew Cruise from Routed.
Fastly lists next-gen web application firewall on AWS Marketplace
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Fastly has made its next-gen web application firewall available in the Amazon Web Services Marketplace, offering comprehensive protection to businesses.
IT execs fear trickle-down of Nation State attack tools will hurt business
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
IT executives fear the trickle-down of Nation State tools and techniques will hurt their business, according to a new survey by HP Wolf Security.
Kaspersky uncovers malicious version of Whatsapp mod
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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application security
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cybersecurity
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apps
Malicious FMWhatsapp mod discovered spreading Triada mobile Trojan, leaving users vulnerable to illegal activity.
Hackers target Microsoft email server vulnerabilities
Wed, 25th Aug 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Over 50% of Microsoft email servers in the UK haven't been updated, making them vulnerable to hackers, warns CybSafe CEO Oz Alashe.
Artificial intelligence firm Ambit begins investment round
Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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crm
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cx
The raise is intended to capitalise on trends accelerated by COVID-19, including the rapid adoption of messaging by consumers and 24/7 online shopping.