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 216
Attacks in phishing emails with business, IT and HR focus becoming increasingly dangerous
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Phishing attacks targeting businesses, IT, and HR are increasingly dangerous, warns new research by security firm KnowBe4.
Microsoft, Veritas partnership to transform cloud native data management for enterprise on Azure
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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public cloud
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iaas
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partner programmes
Veritas Technologies and Microsoft are joining forces to enhance data services with Azure, simplifying management and reducing IT complexity for enterprises.
Cybercriminals increase attacks on vulnerable retailers as global supply chain crisis worsens
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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uc
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ddos
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digital signage
Cybercriminals are increasing attacks on retailers amid the global supply chain crisis, warns cybersecurity firm Imperva.
The three horsemen of cyber risks: misinformation, disinformation, and fake news
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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misinformation
Misleading information has emerged as one of the leading cyber risks in our society, affecting political leaders and the economy, says new study.
NETSCOUT expands security monitoring capabilities, releases Omnis Cyber Intelligence
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
NETSCOUT introduces Omnis Cyber Intelligence, a network security software solution that detects and investigates suspicious activities.
Only 11% of global execs see significant financial benefits from AI initiatives
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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ai
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enterprise adoption
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financial results
Only 11% of global execs are reaping significant financial benefits from their AI initiatives, a study reveals.
IT budgets set to boom over next 12 months - research
Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
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it budget
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spending
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tablets
IT directors expect a budget increase from their employer as companies play catch-up with projects put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global SMS scam uncovered on Google Play Store, promoted on Tik Tok and Instagram
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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google
Over 150 scam apps that trick users into costly subscriptions have been discovered by Avast, including ones on the Google Play Store.
Supply chain disruptions continue to escalate - Forrester
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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semiconductors
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supply chain
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cyber attacks
Supply chain disruptions are becoming the new normal, according to analyst firm Forrester, with shortages affecting everything from appliances to automobiles.
Mobile phone use puts two-thirds of workers at risk of a cyber security attack
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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uc
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
More than two-thirds of UK workers are at risk of a cyber security attack, with 67.4% using their mobiles for work, according to research by TextAnywhere.
NTT announces Cyber Threat Sensor AI for threat detection on AWS
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
NTT launches Cyber Threat Sensor AI for scalable security on Amazon Web Services, offering threat detection and analysis.
BREAKING: Facebook rebrands to Meta, Zuckerberg unveils 'metaverse'
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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ar, vr & metaverse
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facebook
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social media
Mark Zuckerberg unveils Facebook's vision for the 'metaverse' and announces the company's rebranding as Meta. #Metaverse #FacebookRebranding.
New Relic launches first-of-its-kind developer experience, joins forces with Microsoft
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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uc
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devops
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partner programmes
New Relic launches CodeStream, a developer experience bringing observability and code collaboration to IDEs, following its acquisition of CodeStream.
The link between enterprise data security and sustainability
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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blancco
There is a link between enterprise data security and sustainability, according to a new report from Blancco Technology Group.
Private cloud to remain crucial component of hybrid cloud strategies
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
There is an increase in the number of enterprises committing to a strategy of hybrid cloud to ensure long-term success.
Cloud, sustainability, digital adoption - APAC tech predictions for 2022
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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clean technologies
Digital government services, anywhere-work arrangements, sustainability practices, and cloud first strategies are predicted as leading trends in Asia Pacific.
Tech support scams are the number 1 phishing threat - report
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Tech support scams are the top phishing threat to consumers, according to a report by NortonLifeLock's global research team.
Forcepoint acquisition of Bitglass to disrupt cybersecurity industry
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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casb
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dlp
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disruption
Forcepoint has completed its acquisition of Bitglass, consolidating technologies for protecting people accessing business data.
Gartner: More than half of digital government programs failing to scale
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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analyst report
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scale
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research director
Over half of digital government programs are failing to scale, despite increased focus and investment, according to a survey by Gartner.
Microsoft, Mandiant uncover Russian threat actor targeting cloud services
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Mandiant and Microsoft identify new wave of cyberattacks by Nobelium, the Russian nation-state actor behind the SolarWinds supply chain attacks.