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 193
Money to be made: Ransomware attacks on the rise
Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks are increasingly lucrative for hackers targeting businesses globally, with victims including AXA Asia and JBS.
Scams number one online crime
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Scams make up 56% of all online fraud attacks, according to new research from cyber intelligence company Group-IB.
Fortinet simplifies network operations by enhancing Security Fabric with digital experience monitoring
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Fortinet launches FortiMonitor and FortiAIOps to accelerate AIOps network operations and provide comprehensive digital experience monitoring.
New artificial intelligence guide launched to help business decision making
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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ai
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comptia
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ml
CompTIA has launched a new AI guide to support businesses in their decision-making process, covering over two dozen key considerations in implementing AI.
Global spending on financial crime compliance accelerates
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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risk & compliance
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financial institutions
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lexisnexis
Global spending on financial crime compliance at financial institutions is forecast to reach US$213.9 billion in 2021.
5G smartphone market most accelerated mobile technology generation ever
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Global 5G smartphone market set for rapid growth in 2021, with more than 500m units expected, driven by falling prices.
Trickbot takes over from Dridex as most prevalent malware
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Established Dridex trojan has dropped off altogether after being one of the most popular malwares in recent months amidst a global surge in ransomware.
SMEs feeling economic pinch turning to innovative tech platforms to save cash
Thu, 10th Jun 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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rush
SMEs turn to innovative tech platforms, like Rush, to save money on deliveries amid economic pressures, says managing director Mike Farquharson.
Surge in Android banking malware and RDP attacks - ESET
Thu, 10th Jun 2021
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malware
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
A new report from cybersecurity firm ESET has revealed rapid abuse of trending vulnerabilities and configuration flaws by cyber crooks.
ANZ organisations lack knowledge of where data is stored
Wed, 9th Jun 2021
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storage
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data analytics
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martech
Just 23% of organizations in Australia and New Zealand know where their data is stored, according to Thales' global data threat report.
AWS: Cloud usage surges amongst enterprise post pandemic
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Cloud usage in Australia has increased from 42% to 55% following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
iPhones to capture 40% of smartphone market value despite Android device proliferation
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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apple
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samsung
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apple iphone
Apple iPhones to capture nearly 40% of smartphone market value in 2022, despite Android's global dominance, says Juniper Research.
Proofpoint delivers advanced data loss prevention for Microsoft Teams
Mon, 7th Jun 2021
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uc
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partner programmes
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casb
Proofpoint has become a certified data loss prevention partner for Microsoft Teams, allowing for real-time data security and compliance.
Avnet to showcase power of AI and machine learning
Mon, 7th Jun 2021
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semiconductors
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ai
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ml
Tech distributor Avnet will showcase new innovative technology, applications and solutions in AI and machine learning at the Avnet AI Cloud Exhibition.
Google unveils new protections for Enhanced Safe Browsing in Chrome
Mon, 7th Jun 2021
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cybersecurity
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google
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chrome
Google introduces new protections for Enhanced Safe Browsing in Chrome, reducing phishing risks by 35% for users.
4 out 5 people do not want personal data collected or shared without consent
Fri, 4th Jun 2021
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data privacy
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data sharing
Four out of five people in the UK do not want their personal data collected or shared without their consent, a new survey has found.
Cloud-native architectures breaking traditional approaches to application security
Fri, 4th Jun 2021
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devops
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application security
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multi-cloud
Cloud-native architectures are disrupting traditional application security, with 89% of CISOs reporting blind spots, according to a new study by Dynatrace.
A quarter of all enterprise devices using faulty security controls
Fri, 4th Jun 2021
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
One in four enterprise devices have faulty or ineffective security controls, putting sensitive data at risk, says Absolute Software's annual report.
Juniper unveils latest version of Apstra software as it takes intent-based networking to next level
Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
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juniper networks
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modernisation
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intent based networking
Juniper Networks has released version 4.0 of its Apstra software, designed to simplify data center network management.
Red Dot Analytics to commercialise AI tech that dramatically improves data centre sustainability
Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
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ai
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ai models
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data center management
Red Dot Analytics secures seed funding to commercialise its AI-driven digital twin solution for sustainable data center operations.