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 171
ANZ apps incur $72m in losses due to mobile ad fraud
Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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apps
The rapid digital transformation in the financial industry has encouraged more fraudsters to tap into finance applications.
Attackers using Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver backdoors
Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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malware
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virtualisation
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firewalls
Attackers are using the Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver backdoors and profiling scripts to unpatched VMware Horizon servers.
Channel momentum delivers substantial growth - Delinea
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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pam
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partner programmes
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financial results
Delinea has announced momentum in the company's global channel, highlighted by its worldwide revenue performance.
Radware unveils industry-first terabit DDoS mitigation platform
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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radware
Radware has launched DefensePro 800, the industry's first terabit DDoS mitigation platform, offering high levels of protection and performance.
Palo Alto Networks, AWS launch next-gen firewall to accelerate journey to cloud
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Palo Alto Networks partners with Amazon Web Services to launch Cloud NGFW, a managed Next-Generation Firewall service for AWS deployments.
Hands-on Review: The rotating Amazon Alexa Echo Show 10
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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gaming
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smart home
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digital entertainment
When you speak to your Echo 10, the screen automatically rotates to face you, and will continue rotating to follow you around the room as you move.
Zoom announces launch of enhanced Zoom Up Partner Program
Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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partner programmes
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zoom
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byoc
Zoom introduces Zoom Up Partner Program, offering rewards and new opportunities for partners to grow their business with the platform.
Atturra partners with Pursuit Technology for govt solutions
Tue, 29th Mar 2022
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edutech
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partner programmes
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government
Atturra has formed a strategic partnership with Pursuit Technology, becoming its first alliance partner in the local government market.
Attivo Networks expands identity infrastructure for Azure AD
Tue, 29th Mar 2022
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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microsoft
The capabilities add hybrid environment support and provide remediation guidance for on-premises, cloud, and managed AD environments.
EY startup incubator programme expands across ANZ, ASEAN
Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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supply chain
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microsoft
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incubator
EY expands startup incubator into Cambodia, Guam, Thailand and Vietnam, allowing tech start-ups to accelerate growth through EY's Tax service line.
Significant shift to mobile fraud - LexisNexis Risk Solutions report
Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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cybersecurity
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fraud
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lexisnexis
There has been a significant shift to mobile fraud over the last four years, with mobile traffic representing 75% of all traffic.
Financial, cloud security sectors collaborate on cyber threats
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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fintech
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cloud security
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iaas
The partnership will a set a baseline of expectations related to cybersecurity and roles and responsibilities for cloud deployment.
Massive resurgence in cyberthreats following COVID-19 - report
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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malware
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
There has been a massive resurgence in cyberthreats across multiple categories following pandemic-induced declines in 2020.
Cyber attacks on the rise due to skyrocketing bot traffic
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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smb
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bots
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cyber attacks
Cyberattacks, especially automated ones, of all kinds are on the rise, primarily due to skyrocketing bot traffic.
1 in 5 businesses have paid or would pay a ransom for their data
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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multi-cloud
Malware, ransomware and phishing are continuing to plague global organisations, 21% experiencing a ransomware attack in the last year.
DataBank expands capacity of SAN1 data center in San Diego
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
DataBank is expanding its San Diego Data Center, SAN1, adding 40,000 sq ft of raised floor space and two megawatts of critical power.
Hands-on Review: JBL Reflect Flow PRO earbuds
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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digital music
The Flow PRO are waterproof, true wireless, noise cancelling earbuds designed specifically for active sport. I've finally found my true match.
Native technologies used in Russia-Ukraine cyber attacks
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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ddos
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application security
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hackers
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is raging not only in the physical realm, but also on the cyber front.
APAC organisations need strategy to stop insider threats
Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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dlp
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
New research shows organisations are failing to address the issue of insider threats during a time when the risk is at its greatest.
Vulnerabilities discovered in Veeam backup solutions
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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virtualisation
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dr
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cybersecurity
Among the possible consequences of the attacks are infection with ransomware, data theft, and denial of service.