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 19
Survey shows low confidence in SaaS data protection strategies
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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saas
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data protection
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ransomware
A survey by Gatepoint Research reveals that only 28% of senior decision-makers are highly confident in their SaaS data protection amidst rising regulatory pressures.
Majority of PSPs face bank account closures by lenders
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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fintech
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payment technologies
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transparency
A report from fintech Neo reveals 95% of Payment Service Providers have faced account closures or restrictions, often without bank explanations.
Australia mulls cyber law amid 23% rise in cyber attacks
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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cybersecurity
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trustwave
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cyber attacks
Australia faces a 23% rise in cyber attacks, prompting calls for a new Cyber Security Act to bolster protection against escalating cybercrime threats.
Tata partners with Palo Alto for global cybersecurity solutions
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Tata Communications has teamed up with Palo Alto Networks to deliver advanced cybersecurity solutions tailored for global enterprises amid rising cyber threats.
Vantiva launches innovative IoT gateway for smart spaces
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Vantiva has unveiled its IoT Commercial Gateway, offering advanced connectivity solutions for commercial properties, promising reduced infrastructure costs by up to 90%.
Survey reveals CISO job anxiety amid security concerns
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
A survey shows 99% of CISOs at large enterprises fear job loss after breaches, as they confront evolving cyber threats and inadequate security measures.
Pillar Security reveals critical GenAI vulnerability risks
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Pillar Security's latest report reveals alarming vulnerabilities in GenAI applications, with attackers achieving a 90% success rate in data leaks.
Australian firms urged to adopt Agile for better efficiency
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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it training
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devops
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apm
New research reveals 54% of Australian businesses have not adopted Agile practices, causing significant communication issues and inefficiencies.
Deepfake scams cost Australian businesses millions, research reveals
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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physical security
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email security
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genai
Research by Mastercard reveals deepfake scams have targeted 36% of Australians, resulting in millions in losses, with many unaware they're victims.
Growth mindset crucial for organisational success – report
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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genai
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ai
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collaboration
A new report reveals 80% of executives believe a growth mindset is key to revenue growth, yet a gap exists between their perceptions and employees' views.
Hornetsecurity launches tool to streamline MSP operations
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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cx
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martech
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apm
Hornetsecurity has launched the 365 Multi-Tenant Manager, streamlining Microsoft 365 tenant management for Managed Service Providers and boosting productivity.
Rise in ransomware groups reshapes cybersecurity landscape
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Secureworks' latest report reveals a 30% rise in active ransomware groups, highlighting evolving cyber threats and increased complexity for network defenders.
Dark web sees surge in pricey software exploit listings
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Kaspersky has identified 547 dark web listings for software vulnerability exploits from January 2023 to September 2024, with average prices hitting $100,000.
Zendesk unveils AI-powered tools to enhance customer service
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Zendesk has unveiled a range of AI-powered tools to enhance customer service, including a voice solution in partnership with Poly.ai for improved interactions.
SecurityScorecard shifts to supply chain risk solutions
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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securityscorecard
SecurityScorecard has redefined its focus, transitioning to Supply Chain Detection and Response services to tackle increasing third-party cybersecurity threats.
Juniper Networks unveils Secure AI-Native Edge solution
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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saas
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Juniper Networks has launched its Secure AI-Native Edge solution, enhancing network security operations with a unified platform for threat detection and response.
AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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siem
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phishing
A Cloudflare study reveals 41% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia Pacific faced data breaches last year, amid growing fears over AI's role in such incidents.
PagerDuty unveils AI tools to boost incident management
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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uc
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cx
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martech
PagerDuty has launched AI-driven tools to enhance its Operations Cloud, improving incident management and reducing downtime for organisations.
AI & ML crucial for utilities facing demand challenges
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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cartech
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ai
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ml
Itron's new report highlights AI and ML as vital tools for utilities facing soaring electricity demand and safety challenges amid the energy transition.
Vertiv introduces high-power EnergyCore battery cabinets
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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dc
Vertiv has unveiled its EnergyCore battery cabinets, delivering compact, high power lithium solutions tailored for high-performance computing data centres.