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 131
Nearly 40% increase in global ransomware attacks – report
Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity insurance
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks have increased by almost 40%, with cybercriminals targeting organisations with cyber insurance, says a new report by Zscaler.
A third of security breaches are going undetected
Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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hybrid cloud
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
A new survey shines a light on global misconceptions around the extent of hybrid cloud blindspots, despite predictions cloud security attacks are on the rise.
Windstream reimagines channel with launch of new ONE Partner Program
Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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windstream enterprise
Comprehensive suite of solutions and services to provide partners with maximum support and help them achieve business outcomes.
Cybercriminals exploiting AI, persistence in ransomware
Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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ransomware
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ai
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cybersecurity
A new report has unveiled troubling trends, including cybercriminals exploiting AI, persistence in ransomware attacks, and significant surge of data stealers.
MSP customers looking to consolidate security tools
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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opentext
86% of MSPs and MSSPs customers are outsourcing their security needs to consolidate tools, according to OpenText Cybersecurity.
Increasing convergence of risk and compliance priorities
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
NAVEX's 2023 State of Risk & Compliance Report reveals declining commitment to compliance among management teams and increased program maturity.
FinOps adoption massive yet impact remains elusive
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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finops
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cloud services
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cloudbolt
98% of companies have a formal FinOps team or are considering adding one, but only 1 in 500 have achieved value from FinOps so far.
Demand for robotic process automation technology soaring
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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rpa
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healthtech
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bots
The demand for RPA technology has increased significantly in recent years and is anticipated to do so for some time to come.
Zendesk acquires Tymeshift, strengthens AI-powered workforce management
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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zendesk
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workforce technology
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m&a
The acquisition furthers the company's commitment to offer innovative omnichannel and AI capabilities powering exceptional customer experiences.
Global digital payments fraud thriving in 2023 – report
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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bnpl
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed a digital payments revolution, but fraudsters are taking advantage. Find out how experts are fighting back.
SAS expands Snowflake partnership to drive productivity, innovation
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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data analytics
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martech
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partner programmes
SAS can now provision SAS Viya AI and decisioning capabilities securely in the Snowflake Data Cloud with Snowpark Container Services.
ANZ needs to catch up in sustainable IT practices
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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clean technologies
Many businesses in the ANZ region are falling behind in sustainable IT practices compared to the ASEAN region, according to a report by Paessler AG.
CIOs look to increase IT headcount in 2023 – Gartner
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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software development
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jobs
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employment
Nearly 80% of large enterprise CIOs in 2023 plan to increase IT headcount, while only 14% expect a decrease, according to a new report by Gartner.
3/4 at risk of being hacked due to poor password practice
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Keeper Password Management Report indicates poor password practices could largely be due to feeling overwhelmed by cybersecurity.
Memory-based attacks surge, hackers evade cloud security defences
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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cloud security
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application security
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supply chain
There has been a 1,400% surge in memory-based attacks as hackers evade traditional cloud security defences, a new report has found.
Rise in Generative AI sees professionals future-proof careers
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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genai
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ai
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education, learning & training
Nearly all L&D professionals are taking action by developing soft skills, building professional networks and upskilling in other technical areas.
Freshworks unveils new generative AI enhancements
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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ai
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agentic ai
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copilots
Freshworks has unveiled Freddy Self Service, Freddy Copilot and Freddy Insights to make artificial intelligence more accessible to every workplace.
China-affiliated APT groups behind most nation-state threat activity
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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ai security
Cybersecurity firm Trellix has released its June 2023 CyberThreat Report, revealing the latest trends in cyber threats and espionage activities.
Cyber crime costing the world $8 trillion every year
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
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personal data
In the context of our technologically advanced society, the protection of personal data has emerged as a critical concern.
Digital-first economy introduces unforeseen risks for CISOs
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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api
CISOs struggle to cost justify security investments despite known security gaps, face increasing personal risks, and worry about the rapid adoption of AI.