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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 267

Clock

The first hour of a security intrusion prudent, says experts

Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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The first sixty minutes are crucial in responding to a cyber security intrusion, says Ixia, as it can make or break the impact of the attack.
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On a mission: NEC Australia announces new leadership team

Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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NEC Australia ups the ante in ICT, names Mike Barber COO amidst leadership shuffle aiming for industry pinnacle.
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Thinxtra Kordia partnership moves IoT from talk to action

Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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Kordia and Thinxtra partner to bring widespread Internet of Things solutions to New Zealand enterprises and government.
Malware

Kaiten malware returns, more powerful says ESET

Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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Kaiten malware strikes again, targeting routers and IoT devices, with ESET revealing enhanced spreading capabilities.
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ESET's Endpoint Antivirus takes out VB100 award

Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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ESET Endpoint Antivirus shines in Virus Bulletin's VB100 Review for Windows Server 2008 R2, with strong detection and excellent stability.
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REFFIND launchs new unified HR platform

Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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REFFIND launches unified HR platform to improve employee experience & engagement. Simplifies pricing structure.
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Ping Identity opens Australian data centre

Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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Demand for solutions for partners, customers and workforce identities continues to grow as more enterprises embrace the cloud, mobile and API economy.
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Cyber attacks and data loss top of mind in Aus and NZ

Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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Almost half of Australian and New Zealand users fear losing photos and videos the most on their devices. Cyber threats are a growing concern.
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Govt needs to look at online learning for skills shortage, says expert

Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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At SXSW, ALISON founder Mike Feerick urges governments to embrace online learning to tackle global inequality and the skills gap with three key policies.
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Phishing scam targeting Kiwi taxpayers

Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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New email phishing scam targets Kiwi taxpayers, asking for credit card details to claim a tax refund. MyTax.co.nz warns against responding.
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New study uncovers some interesting Google results

Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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Warwick researchers unearth search habits linking birth rates to pregnancy queries and infant mortality to credit searches on Google.
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Spark investment improves small Waikato town broadband

Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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A recent investment by Spark into the Government's local Rural Broadband Initiative will see coverage expanded to the Waikato town of Aria.
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New wireless broadband service from Spark

Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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Spark launches new wireless broadband service for selected urban customers, aimed at appeasing those who are frustrated with slow copper broadband.
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The new normal for digital security: inside information

Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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Traditional perimeter guards are no longer enough to guarantee network security, with machine learning and analytics the way forward.
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Hamilton businesses encouraged to make the most of UFB

Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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Hamilton businesses are being encouraged to make the most of the opportunities presented by the completion of the city's UFB network.
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SDN and NFV critical for long-term survival

Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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The analyst firm says cost reduction and service agility remain key drivers, but for some operators NFV and SDN are critical for long term survival.
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eSignLive expands with new data centers in Australia

Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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eSignLive partners with IBM Cloud to process digital transactions in Australian data centers, meeting data residency requirements.
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BREAKING: Google using x-ray vision to see inside your home

Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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Privacy uproar as Google's latest tech allegedly peeks into homes, sparking widespread concern over x-ray-like street views.
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New Bitdefender vaccine for CryptoWall

Thu, 31st Mar 2016
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Bitdefender offers freeware to protect against CryptoWall & other ransomware; already extorted $1m+ in 5 months.
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Encryption: the blindspot in enterprise security

Thu, 31st Mar 2016
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Encryption creates a security blind spot in organisations, allowing hackers to propagate hidden malware, says Ixia.