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 123
Australia leads in workplace AI adoption, survey reveals
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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copilots
Australia leads globally in workplace adoption of AI, with 76% of businesses employing it daily, well above 57% worldwide average, an Avanade survey reveals.
Ransomware attacks surged by 45% in 2023, report finds
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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healthtech
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threat intelligence
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ncc group
Ransomware attacks surged by 45% YoY in 2023, hugely exceeding initial predictions, despite a December downturn.
Australian professionals seeking new careers in 2024
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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linkedin
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it department
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employment
Increased job mobility is on the horizon as 76% of Australian professionals consider a career switch in 2024, led by IT and telecom professionals.
Data Privacy Day sees phishing risk surge – report
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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mfa
Ahead of Data Privacy Day, PrivacyEngines stresses increasing threat of phishing, with a staggering number of global attacks in Q3 2022.
Cyber attacks double, utilities & manufacturing hardest hit
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cto
Armis's report shows cyber attacks globally doubled in 2023, with utilities and manufacturing sectors the hardest hit.
ScarCruft's evolving tactics analysed by SentinelLabs
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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malware
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devops
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apm
Suspected North Korean threat group ScarCruft is reportedly targeting South Korean entities and experts on North Korean affairs, reveals a new study.
US Office adopts LF Energy EVerest for nationwide EV charging
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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uc
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open source
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collaboration
The US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation has adopted LF Energy's EVerest open-source project for developing a nationwide electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Cybersecurity outsourcing underperformance alarms UK financial sector
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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outsourcing
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ciso
Alarming underperformance in outsourced cybersecurity suppliers has increases breach risk to the UK's financial sector.
Acronis pioneers Advanced Security & EDR integration in cybersecurity
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
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ai
Acronis leads industry innovation with Integrated Advanced Security and EDR, targeting AI-driven cyberattacks and eliminating added costs.
IFS announces winners of 2023 Partner of the Year Awards
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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hoist
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ifs
IFS announces winners of its annual Partner of the Year Awards, honouring dedication and innovation among businesses globally, at a ceremony in London.
Westcon-Comstor acquires AWS cloud consultancy Rebura
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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saas
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devops
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hyperscale
Westcon-Comstor boosts its cloud capabilities with the acquisition of London-based AWS cloud consultancy Rebura, enhancing its services to partners.
Top 10 trends for data centre facility in 2024 revealed
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Huawei forecasts a shift towards prioritising safety and reliability over cost and efficiency in data centres.
AI & remote working could redefine business in 2024
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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devops
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data analytics
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cx
AI and remote working are set to redefine business operations in 2024, with the rise of employee influence in tech choices.
Australians increasingly adopting AI tools at work
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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ai
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productivity
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workplace
A Fusion Digital study shows 86% of Australian office workers utilise AI, with adoption rates higher in large corporations, while 14% have never used AI.
Fortra unveils 2024 cybersecurity landscape report
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Fortra's 2024 State of Cybersecurity Survey signals phishing, malware, and accidental data loss as imminent security threats.
Cyber attacks on financial services sector surge in 2023
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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ai
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hackers
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ml
Cyber attacks on financial services surge in 2023 with a 137% rise in vendor email compromise attacks, posing serious financial risks.
Delinea launches partner program, recruits industry experts
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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pam
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partner programmes
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resellers
Delinea has instituted an extensive partner program led by industry experts Miles Rippon and Kara Trovato to bolster business growth.
CybeReady introduces new QR code phishing simulations
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
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bi
CybeReady has introduced QR Code Phishing Simulations to its training suite, to arm businesses against the rising trend of quishing.
ControlUp announces Drive DX programme, new appointment
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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virtualisation
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partner programmes
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citrix
ControlUp boosts digital employee experience with expanded 'Drive DX' global partner programme, hiring Citrix's Julia Scully as Head of Global Channel.
2024 cybersecurity shifts to be driven by AI & APIs
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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financial systems
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api
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ai
Karl Mattson from Noname Security, predicts geopolitical conflict, AI disruption, and API regulation will shape a seismic 2024 cybersecurity landscape.