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 173
Fortinet unveils real-time response and automation capabilities across security fabric
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
Security and risk management leaders are increasingly dissatisfied with operational inefficiencies and lack of integration of a heterogenous security stack.
Threats surge as cybersecurity budgets are slashed
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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it budget
In the face of economic turmoil, businesses are confronting the dual challenge of declining or stagnating cybersecurity budgets and escalating threats.
Social engineering a profitable business for hackers
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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phishing
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email security
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ai security
Widespread accessibility to generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, means that email scams are more convincing than ever before.
Global IT spending in 2023 continues to trend downward
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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it spending
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investment
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analyst report
IDC lowers its 2023 forecast for global IT spending for the fifth month in a row, as the weak economy takes its toll.
Demands of multicloud environments shifting – report
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
IT leaders have been impacted by increasing cloud complexity, potentially leading to poor IT performance, loss in revenue and barriers to business growth.
New clipper malware steals cryptocurrencies via fake Tor Browser
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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malware
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
An ongoing disruptive cryptocurrency theft campaign affecting more than 15,000 users across 52 countries has ben discovered by Kaspersky.
Tech leaders increasingly influenced by environmental impact
Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
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cleantech
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sustainability
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veritas
Australian consumers are threatening to abandon businesses that pollute by hoarding unnecessary data, new research from Veritas Technologies has found.
Smart home device shipments fell in 2022, but return to growth expected in 2023
Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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smart tv
Global smart home device shipments declined in 2022, with smart TVs experiencing the largest drop, according to IDC.
Software vulnerabilities surge, increasing organisational risk
Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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cyber risk
As technology advances at a rapid pace, the number of software vulnerabilities surges, introducing significant levels of risk to organisations.
Disconnect between confidence in cyber resilience and capabilities
Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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analyst report
Some 82% of cyber leaders agree they could have mitigated some to all of the damage of their most significant cyber incident if they were better prepared.
93% of Australian organisations cannot detect, contain and resolve cyberthreats within an hour
Fri, 31st Mar 2023
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
With organisations of all sizes moving more of their operations to the cloud, a majority are struggling to automate cloud security and mitigate risks.
Ransomware attacks rise 45% in Feb, LockBit ramps up activity
Fri, 31st Mar 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity insurance
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks surged in February with a 45% increase from January, highlighting the growing threat, according to NCC Group's analysis.
Microsoft backs professionals with new AI Security Copilot
Thu, 30th Mar 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
Microsoft unveils Security Copilot, an AI-powered cybersecurity tool that helps detect and respond to threats more effectively.
1/3 organisations hit with ransomware are repeat victims
Thu, 30th Mar 2023
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firewalls
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ransomware
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breach prevention
One-third of Australian organisations hit with ransomware in 2022 were targeted multiple times, according to a new report.
BT Group, AWS deal to target $500m IoT opportunity
Thu, 30th Mar 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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iot
BT & AWS will collaborate on IoT industry solutions, new cloud networking propositions and new 5G edge computing services for its UK business customers.
Internet disruptions cost eCommerce retailers millions
Thu, 30th Mar 2023
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uc
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ecommerce
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analyst report
Nearly 40% of all eCommerce retailers suffer customer-impacting disruptions, which cost up to $1 million per month.
Aussie startup transforms recruitment amidst layoffs
Thu, 30th Mar 2023
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recruitment
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skills gap
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employment
With top tech talent open for opportunities, securing the best candidate for the job will rely more heavily on personal connections and industry expertise.
Privileged Access Management solutions too complex
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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pam
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Most Privileged Access Management solutions are too complex, with 68% of organisations paying for wasted features.
Spark to close 3G network, makes way for 5G in rural Aotearoa
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Spark will close down its legacy 3G network towards the end of 2025, freeing up limited radio spectrum that will enable its 5G roll out across rural Aotearoa.
Only 23% SEA companies ready to defend against cybersecurity threats
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Organisations must take notable steps to close the security readiness gap as the threat landscape evolves and expands.