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 131
Encrypted chat apps doubling as illegal marketplaces
Mon, 17th May 2021
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whatsapp
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cybercriminals
Encrypted chat apps are doubling as illegal marketplaces as criminals utilise them to sell illegal goods without fear of content moderation.
Barracuda sees strong momentum across cloud email security solutions
Mon, 17th May 2021
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firewall
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email security
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breach prevention
Barracuda Networks reports strong momentum in email security solutions, driven by increased Office 365 adoption and demand for Barracuda Sentinel.
Most wanted malware Dridex remains in top position amidst global surge in ransomware attacks
Fri, 14th May 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
The Dridex trojan remains the most prevalent malware, often used in the initial stages of ransomware attacks, says Check Point Research.
Ransomware attacks surge in 2021, Triple Extortion threat comes to light
Fri, 14th May 2021
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ddos
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ransomware
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malware
Ransomware attacks have seen 102% increase this year compared to the beginning of 2020, and there are no signs of it slowing down.
Global chip shortage to persist until second quarter of 2022
Fri, 14th May 2021
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gartner
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semiconductor
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chip
The global semiconductor shortage is predicted to continue until at least Q2 2022, with device shortages expected until Q4 2022, says Gartner.
Business leaders failing to use data for critical business decisions
Fri, 14th May 2021
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Business leaders fail to use data for critical decisions, despite understanding its importance, according to research by Talend.
Fujitsu partners with AWS to accelerate digital transformation of mobility industry
Fri, 14th May 2021
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cloud services
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Fujitsu teams up with AWS to boost digital transformation in the mobility industry, offering fully managed solutions and system development capabilities.
Sector training, further investment required in Australian Budget - ANZ cybersecurity vendors
Fri, 14th May 2021
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firewall
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Greater assistance needed to protect Australian businesses and employees from cyber threats, according to an industry expert.
Employment confidence on the rise as economy sees recovery post COVID-19
Thu, 13th May 2021
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recruitment
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covid-19
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job moves
There are strong signs of recovery for hiring for new positions across Australia and New Zealand this year, a new report has found.
Hacking attacks up 300% - report
Thu, 13th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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ntt
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cyber attacks
Hackers are taking advantage of global destabilisation by targeting essential industries and common vulnerabilities from the shift to remote working.
Mistrust amongst online shoppers over data privacy fears
Thu, 13th May 2021
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privacy
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online shopping
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online security
Almost a quarter of UK online shoppers use guest accounts due to data privacy fears, according to a report by Empathy.co.
AI-Internet of Things, electromobility and green hydrogen the way forward - Bosch
Wed, 12th May 2021
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iot
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ai
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bosch
Bosch is combining IoT with AI and believes electromobility will allow it to develop new opportunities on the back of profound technological changes.
ANZ vendors respond to Australian govt budget announcement
Wed, 12th May 2021
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australian federal budget
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australian government
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federal government
IT vendors in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia Pacific welcome new investments in cyber skills and digital cadetship.
Commerce Commission maintains regulation of telco services to protect consumers
Wed, 12th May 2021
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cloud services
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wireless networks
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fibre
UK regulators uphold regulation on three wholesale telecoms services to maintain competition and protect consumers.
Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7
Tue, 11th May 2021
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microsoft
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Almost a quarter of PC users are still using the outdated Windows 7 operating system, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to Kaspersky.
AWS launches clean energy accelerator for start ups
Tue, 11th May 2021
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the AWS Clean Energy Accelerator to support startups addressing global energy challenges.
Zscaler advances zero trust security for the digital business
Tue, 11th May 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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zero trust security
Cloud security firm Zscaler has unveiled new innovations and programs to enhance its Zero Trust Exchange platform and secure digital businesses.
Imperva advances API security solution with CloudVector acquisition
Fri, 7th May 2021
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app development
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devops
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apm
Cybersecurity firm Imperva is set to acquire API security company CloudVector, aiming to strengthen its API visibility and protection capabilities.
InternetNZ discloses vulnerability that can be used to carry out cyberattacks
Fri, 7th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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internetnz
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dns attacks
New DNS vulnerability discovered by InternetNZ could result in global Denial-of-Service attacks on authoritative servers, including .nz.
Qlik enhances mobile analytics experience to enable Active Intelligence
Fri, 7th May 2021
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Qlik has introduced Qlik Sense Mobile for SaaS, a mobile analytics experience aimed at driving informed action and Active Intelligence.
Data and analytics professionals leading DX initiatives
Fri, 7th May 2021
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Data and analytics professionals are taking the lead in digital transformation initiatives, according to a survey by Gartner.
Hybrid cloud must evolve to reach true digital transformation promise
Fri, 7th May 2021
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Hybrid cloud must evolve to fulfill digital transformation promise, according to new research from CloudBolt Software.
Employee fatigue on the rise as organisations fail to adapt to hybrid future
Fri, 7th May 2021
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wfh
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gartner
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remote working
Current virtualized work design models are damaging employees’ well-being and productivity, according to Gartner.
Teradata expands data analytics offerings on Google Cloud
Wed, 5th May 2021
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cloud services
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bi
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big data
Teradata enhances Vantage on Google Cloud, allowing customers to easily use their preferred Google Cloud services in a consumption pricing model.