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 187
Ransomware variants almost double in six months – FortiGuard
Mon, 22nd Aug 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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ndr
Exploit trends demonstrate the endpoint remains a target as work-from-anywhere continues, according to a new report.
BigCommerce named Challenger for Digital Commerce Platforms
Mon, 22nd Aug 2022
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saas
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martech
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commerce systems
BigCommerce has been recognised as a Challenger in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Commerce report.
Nasuni launches Access Anywhere for hybrid working
Mon, 22nd Aug 2022
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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voip
Nasuni has launched Nasuni Access Anywhere, providing a new and secure file solution for hybrid and remote workers.
Organisations struggling to secure new cloud environments
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
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cloud security
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supply chain
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dlp
Proofpoint study reveals organisations struggling to secure new cloud environments and adapt their security strategy to evolving threats.
Top security threats for July 2022 revealed in new report
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Securonix Threat Labs has been keeping an eye on each and every threat impacting customers and is aware of widespread campaigns.
Worldwide 5G mobile data traffic exploding - report
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
5G small cell deployments are set to take over from 4G in 2028 as mobile network operators scramble to meet skyrocketing mobile data traffic demands.
Crypto crime: Illicit activity falls with rest of market
Thu, 18th Aug 2022
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crypto
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blockchain
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email security
Cryptocurrency scams, which typically present themselves as passive crypto investing opportunities, are less enticing to potential victims.
Cloudera launches all-in-one data lakehouse cloud service
Thu, 18th Aug 2022
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saas
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data analytics
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martech
CDP One makes it faster, easier and less risky for businesses to move to the cloud and migrate existing workloads to a modern data architecture.
Lenovo launches CO2 Offset Service for SMBs across ANZ
Thu, 18th Aug 2022
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clean technologies
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lenovo
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sustainability
Lenovo has announced the rollout of a new, first-of-its-kind CO2 Offset Service for SMBs across Australia and New Zealand.
DDoS activity rises dramatically - Radware report
Thu, 18th Aug 2022
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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radware
The first six months of 2022 were marked by a significant increase in DDoS activity across the globe, according to a new report.
Hybrid working success relies on the return to office
Wed, 17th Aug 2022
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
A reluctance to return to the office is impacting a would-be hybrid working model, instead leaving businesses with a mostly-remote workforce.
8x more users attacked via old Microsoft Office vulnerability in Q2
Wed, 17th Aug 2022
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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kaspersky
Exploits for vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office have surged, accounting for 82% of total exploits in Q2 2022, according to Kaspersky.
Benefits vs risks of facial recognition technology
Wed, 17th Aug 2022
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surveillance
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biometrics
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cloud services
Once a distant, futuristic concept, facial recognition technology is now found in many technological applications with a variety of different functions.
Study looks at gender dimensions of AU security sector
Wed, 17th Aug 2022
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cybersecurity
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dei
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esg
A new study will explore solutions to overcome pressing skills and diversity challenges in the Australian security sector.
AU retailers rate their states for doing business
Wed, 17th Aug 2022
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business confidence
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couriersplease
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partners
Retailers are optimistic about economic conditions and potential for business success in their own states, despite the current economic climate.
Schneider Electric launches SM AirSeT in Australia
Wed, 17th Aug 2022
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
The new medium-voltage switchgear uses pure air and vacuum interruption, completely avoiding SF6 greenhouse gas.
Can biometrics help? 123% increase in Gen Zs scammed online
Mon, 15th Aug 2022
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biometrics
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email security
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passwordless
In the three years leading up to 2022, the number of Gen Zs who fell victim to online scams rose by 123%, according to Ping Identity.
Data protection: How SMEs can secure online consumers' trust
Mon, 15th Aug 2022
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data privacy
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cyber attacks
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trust
Consumers believe how a company treats their data reflects how they treat their customers, according to a new survey.
Investment in APAC cold storage to reach $5 in next decade
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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investment
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jll
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real estate
Investment in Asia Pacific's cold storage market is expected to grow fivefold in the next decade, according to JLL.
Gartner unveils key emerging tech to watch in 2022
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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ai
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finops
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ar, vr & metaverse
The Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies 2022 reveals 25 technologies driving immersive experiences, AI automation, and efficient tech delivery.