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 68
NVIDIA introduces compact Mistral-NeMo-Minitron-8B-Base
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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slm
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genai
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ai
NVIDIA launches the compact Mistral-NeMo-Minitron-8B-Base, combining pruning and distillation for high accuracy AI on RTX-powered workstations and edge devices.
Kaspersky uncovers Russian-led crypto & web3 fraud campaign
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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malware
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gaming
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crypto
Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme, 'Tusk,' exploiting popular trends like web3 and AI to steal cryptocurrency and sensitive data.
Zendesk launches Relay to enhance outbound communication
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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whatsapp
Zendesk has launched Relay, a new app to boost outbound communication via WhatsApp and SMS, in partnership with Meta.
Social platforms key for brands to drive growth, says Circana
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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youtube
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instagram
Circana's new report reveals social eCommerce as a key driver in accelerating consumer purchases, emphasising the importance of data and personalised experiences for brands.
Cyber threats surge in gaming industry through 2024
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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akamai
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security vulnerabilities
Akamai's data shows a surge in cyber threats aimed at the gaming industry in 2024, with bot activity, web attacks, and DDoS attacks reaching record highs.
HSBC & Singlife top customer experience in Singapore study
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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hsbc
HSBC and Singlife lead in customer experience in banking, investments, and insurance, says Forrester's 2024 Singapore CX Index.
Recogni unveils Pareto, a breakthrough in AI chip efficiency
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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semiconductors
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genai
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ai
Recogni unveils Pareto, a groundbreaking logarithmic number system offering enhanced power efficiency, speed, and chip size for generative AI, set to revolutionise AI chip design.
Rackspace launches new OpenStack solution for critical workloads
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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virtualisation
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private cloud
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open source
Rackspace Technology launches Rackspace OpenStack Enterprise, reaffirming commitment to open-source cloud solutions for secure, efficient, and scalable workloads.
AI viewed more favourably in leadership roles, survey finds
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
A Kaspersky survey reveals growing trust in AI, with 34% viewing it as better than humans in leadership and 57% ready to use AI for daily task management.
Oracle NetSuite glitch leaks data from thousands of websites
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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martech
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cdp
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api
Thousands of websites using Oracle NetSuite's SuiteCommerce may be leaking private customer information due to misconfigured access controls.
AppOmni unveils new threat detection features for SaaS security
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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saas
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crm
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semiconductors
AppOmni unveils advanced threat detection tools to enhance SaaS security. Key features include identity-centric analysis and a comprehensive SaaS Security Health Dashboard.
Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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encryption
Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.
Abnormal sees 350% uptick in phishing via file-sharing sites
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Abnormal Security's latest report reveals a staggering 350% surge in file-sharing phishing attacks exploiting trusted domains.
Sophos launches customer success initiative to boost support
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Sophos unveils Customer Success initiative to streamline support, offering security resources and educational tools to elevate cybersecurity.
Endor Labs unveils tools to enhance OSS security efforts
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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application security
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open source
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black hat
Endor Labs unveiled Upgrade Impact Analysis and Endor Magic Patches at Black Hat, offering new tools to tackle OSS security risks and accelerate vulnerability remediation.
Rising deepfake threats prompt surge in biometric defences
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Deepfake threats are on the rise, with 47% of firms encountering attacks; 75% are employing biometric defences, while 62% fear current measures are inadequate.
New CSA guide addresses securing LLM-backed software systems
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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cloud security
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llms
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cloud security alliance
The Cloud Security Alliance releases critical guidance for secure integration of Large Language Models, addressing unique risks and design principles.
Microsoft tackles 88 vulnerabilities in latest Patch Tuesday update
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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agentic ai
Microsoft patched 88 security flaws in October's Patch Tuesday, including seven critical and ten zero-day vulnerabilities.
Jamf & Microsoft form five-year cloud & AI partnership
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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uc
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mdm
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advanced persistent threat protection
Jamf partners with Microsoft in a five-year deal to boost cloud and AI solutions on Azure. Jamf Pro to be available on Azure Marketplace by late 2024.
New Relic named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for 12th year
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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apm
New Relic has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms, continuing its unmatched streak since 2012.