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 30
Regional Connectivity Symposium spotlights digital inclusion in NSW
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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physical security
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email security
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ai
The Regional Connectivity Symposium in NSW highlights digital inclusion, unveiling CASPER AI to boost online safety and connectivity in regional communities.
Salesforce data theft campaign exposes SaaS integration risks
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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mfa
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cloud security
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martech
State-sponsored hackers have stolen OAuth2 tokens from Salesforce integrations, compromising hundreds of organisations and exposing risks in SaaS connectivity.
Female cyber leaders call for visibility & inclusion at all levels
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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gender diversity
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workplace culture
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pd
As International Women in Cyber Day nears, female leaders urge greater visibility and inclusion to close the gender gap and boost diversity in cybersecurity.
Check Point named a leader in 2025 Gartner firewall analysis
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Check Point has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewalls, recognised for AI-driven threat prevention and unified security management.
Salesforce unveils AI tools for Australian government expansion
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce launches AI tools for public sector and expands in Canberra, enhancing digital services as Australia ranks seventh in global AI readiness.
Ransomware attacks stable in July but threat remains high, warns report
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks held steady in July with 376 incidents globally; Industrials hardest hit, while North America faces over half of all cases, warns NCC Group.
Women CFOs linked to 10% shareholder return rise, report finds
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
Companies appointing women CFOs see a 10% boost in shareholder returns, linked to broader experience and strategic leadership, a new report reveals.
Data quality gaps threaten AI progress & compliance in business
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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supply chain
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ai
Ataccama research reveals enterprises average 42/100 in data trust, risking AI progress and regulatory compliance due to poor data quality and governance.
DevOps platforms report surge in outages & security threats
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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network security
DevOps platforms faced a surge in outages and security threats in H1 2025, with 330 incidents disrupting billion of developers worldwide, says GitProtect.io.
Cybersecurity leaders urge more women to lead sector evolution
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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siem
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risk & compliance
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ai
Cybersecurity leaders stress that empowering more women in leadership is vital to innovate and tackle rising AI threats ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
Logistics firms in Australia & NZ ramp up tech spending, face hurdles
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Eighty per cent of Australian and New Zealand logistics firms see tech as vital, with 94% aiming to boost spending despite hurdles in integration and ROI tracking.
Tenable named leader for unified AI-powered exposure management
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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genai
Tenable has been named a leader in IDC MarketScape for its AI-powered Tenable One platform, unifying exposure management across IT, cloud, AI and OT systems.
Trend Micro recognised as leader in 2025 IDC MarketScape report
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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ai
Trend Micro is named a Leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape report for its Cyber Risk Exposure Management platform, praised for integration and automation features.
Macquarie Bank joins network protecting 85% of banking sector
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
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macquarie bank
Macquarie Bank has joined BioCatch Trust Australia, extending fraud protection coverage to over 85% of the nation's banking sector through shared intelligence.
Duco partners with Arctic Wolf to boost AI security for clients
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Duco Limited partners with Arctic Wolf to offer Australian clients advanced AI-driven security operations, enhancing threat detection and cyber resilience.
Dark web job posts for AI & social engineering skills surge
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
Dark web job posts for AI, cloud, and social engineering skills have surged, doubling from 2023 to 2024 and reaching 2025's total by midyear.
Australians lose AUD $175 million to scams as cyber threats soar
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Australians lost AUD $175 million to over 108,000 scams in H1 2025, as cyber threats rise amid rapid growth in digital payments and eCommerce.
Most Australians fail to spot property scam signs in emails
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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email security
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cybersecurity
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online fraud
97% of Australians involved in property transactions fail to spot scam signs in emails, risking costly losses despite their confidence in detecting fraud.
Australians feel pressure as AI skills become vital in workplaces
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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ai
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millennials
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gen z
Nearly half of Australian workers find mastering AI at work as demanding as a second job, raising pressure and career concerns across workplaces.
Australians still struggle to spot & respond to scams safely
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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mfa
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data science
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email security
Nearly 80% of Australians have faced scam communications recently, yet 70% lack knowledge on how to respond safely, reveals new Optus research.