About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
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Security professionals believe attackers will use AI to unleash a global cyber incident
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Attacks using artificial intelligence are predicted within a year, say security professionals, according to a new report.
Security remains top concern in Kubernetes adoption - report
Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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virtualisation
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devops
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application security
Security remains the top concern for containers and Kubernetes, with 94% of respondents in a StackRox survey experiencing a security incident in the last year.
COVID-19 accelerating rapid growth of Asia Pacific regtech sector
Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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regulatory technology
Regulatory technology in the Asia Pacific is facing a difficult challenge of bridging the divide between developed and developing economies in the region.
Vulnerabilities discovered in Cisco IT infrastructure deployment solution
Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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dr
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converged infrastructure
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ndr
Researchers at Positive Technologies have discovered three vulnerabilities in Cisco HyperFlex HX that could disrupt enterprise operations.
Microsoft unveils new innovations in Teams designed to empower hybrid work
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Microsoft introduces new innovations in Teams and Viva to enhance hybrid work, including improved meeting experiences and new video layouts.
Managed cyber services crucial to secure infrastructure, data and processes
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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managed services
Managed cyber services are crucial for securing businesses' infrastructure, data, and processes, says SecurityHQ.
Majority of paid ransom demands experience repeat attack
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The majority of organizations targeted by ransomware experience repeat attacks, with 46% being targeted by the same hackers, according to new research.
ANZ government digital services better than private sector - study
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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healthtech
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government
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banking
Four out of five Australians and New Zealanders believe digital government services are superior or on par with those from private businesses.
Spark turns on Hamilton's first 5G network
Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Spark launches first 5G network in parts of Hamilton, with coverage across Hamilton Central, Claudelands, Chartwell, and Fairfield. More coverage to come.
Most organisations would consider paying in ransomware attack - study
Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Research reveals that 60% of organizations are willing to pay ransoms in the event of a cyberattack, despite warnings against doing so.
Adware, fake apps and banking trojans targeting Android devices
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Adware poses the biggest threat to Android devices, accounting for 45% of mobile threats in 2021, says research from Avast.
Rapid device adoption reveals massive security gaps across BYOD initiatives
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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byod
The rapid adoption of personal devices for work is exposing security gaps in organisations' BYOD initiatives, says a report by Bitglass.
Cisco unveils new 5G industrial router portfolio for the IoT Edge
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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uc
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edge computing
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iot
The unified architecture simplifies collaboration between IT and operations and streamlines their deployments from the enterprise to the edge.
Warning: Fancy Lazarus DDoS extortion group resurfaces
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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radware
The Fancy Lazarus DDoS extortion group has returned with a new campaign targeting unprotected assets in all industries, warns cybersecurity firm Radware.
Trade secret protection rapidly rising up the corporate agenda
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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ecm
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martech
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supply chain
According to a report by @TheEIU, corporates fear cybercrime and employee leaks as the biggest risks to protecting trade secrets.
IT leaders identify technical debt as main barrier to innovation following COVID-19
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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apm
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low-code
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software development
IT leaders see technical debt as a major threat to innovation, hindering companies' ability to rebuild and innovate post-COVID, a report by OutSystems reveals.
LTI expands strategic relationship with Amazon Web Services
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Larsen & Toubro Infotech has expanded its relationship with Amazon Web Services to accelerate customer value and innovation.
Tech, finance sectors top targets for cyber attacks
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Threat actors focused on the technology, manufacturing, and banking sectors in Asia Pacific in 2020, says cybersecurity firm Ensign.
Greenwash, false claim risks high amongst IT - report
Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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supply chain
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cleantech
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sustainability
New report helps IT buyers avoid greenwash and false claims, says TCO Development. Social and environmental risks high in complex product categories such as IT.
Phishing remains number one threat to cyber safety, while stalkerware, gaming attacks are on the rise
Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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malware
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gaming
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ransomware
Phishing remains the top cyber threat to consumers, with scams related to the pandemic also on the rise, says NortonLifeLock research.