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 4
Attackers turn trusted tools into cyber weapon
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Attackers abuse trusted tools, remote support software and stolen SSO sessions to breach systems, ReliaQuest says.
Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve
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data analytics
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cartech
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power / energy
Electric off-highway vehicles gain traction in construction, farming and mining as better batteries and digital tools challenge diesel's grip.
Australia Post buys Rendr to speed same-day delivery
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Australia Post expands same-day delivery reach to nearly 90% of Australians after acquiring Rendr, adding evening and weekend windows.
Auticon report says neurodiverse teams boost performance
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hcm
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education, learning & training
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australian bureau of statistics
Auticon says neurodiverse teams improved performance and wellbeing in 2025, as its report highlights stronger client outcomes and Australia's autistic employment gap.
M&S says Auror platform cuts store violence and theft
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surveillance
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cx
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martech
M&S says Auror platform is helping cut store violence, with nine in 10 colleagues feeling safer as police use sharper data to target repeat offenders.
NCC Group warns DC power regulation is a cyber risk
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hyperscale
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iot security
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dc
NCC Group says DC power regulation now sits in the cyber-physical attack surface, warning that firmware flaws and supply chains could let hackers disrupt critical systems.
Android leads subscription app growth as markets shift
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
Android becomes the main growth engine for subscription apps as short drama, OTT and live streaming surge in India and Latin America.
Women in tech urged to back themselves in tech careers
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rpa
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supply chain
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llms
Women in tech are being urged to back themselves and enter the room before they feel ready, as leaders call for faster progress and greater representation.
Secure.com guide says AI helps CISOs, but judgements matter
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data protection
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Secure.com urges Chief Information Security Officers to use AI for alert triage and threat detection, but keep human judgement in the loop.
IT teams still rely on MDT as cloud shift accelerates
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dr
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digital transformation
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edr
Survey finds IT teams still depend on Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and Windows Deployment Services, even as Intune adoption surges and cloud management expands.
Marqeta adds AI risk score to tackle payment fraud
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Marqeta has embedded an AI-driven risk score into its Real-Time Decisioning tool, aiming to curb payment fraud and reduce false declines.
Bitdefender launches free attack surface assessment
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firewalls
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network security
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pam
Bitdefender offers free 45-day internal security check to spot over-entitled staff access as attackers increasingly abuse trusted tools.
TBH urges integrated utility precincts for data centres
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smart cities
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hyperscale
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dc
TBH says shared infrastructure hubs could ease power, water and land bottlenecks as AI-fuelled data centre growth strains utilities.
RBA bans card surcharges and cuts fees in major overhaul
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fintech
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Australia's central bank will outlaw card surcharges and squeeze interchange fees, forcing merchants, banks and payment firms to rethink costs.
North Korean operatives target Australian jobs, DTEX warns
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hcm
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
DTEX warns North Korean operatives are using false identities to secure Australian tech jobs, with some applicants aided by AI and deepfakes.
Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks
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data protection
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surveillance
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mfa
US banks and regulators are urged to adopt passkeys, mobile driving licences and tougher verification as generative AI fuels deepfake fraud.
AI shopping to boost Australia's retail centre leaders
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
AI shopping is set to deepen the divide between Australia's strongest retail centres and routine-focused malls, JLL says, as AUD $14 billion in deals draws investors.
APDCA launches sustainable digital infrastructure accord
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
APDCA unveils first APAC-wide sustainability baseline for data centres, backed by 11 firms, as governments weigh rising power and water demand.
Australian firms urged to rethink backup amid cyber risk
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Cohesity and Semperis urge Australian firms to move beyond basic backup, warning that fragmented systems and identity compromise can derail cyber recovery.
Australia backs AI licensing under copyright rules
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physical security
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genai
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ai
Australian ministers and industry leaders unite in Canberra as they push paid AI licensing, rejecting calls for broader copyright exemptions.