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 178
More than 40 billion records exposed in 2021 - research
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Ransomware had a monumental impact on organisations in 2021, responsible for approximately 38% of all breaches, and 31% of breaches in APAC.
Check Point launches Quantum Lightspeed Firewalls to introduce network security revolution
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Cyber security firm Check Point Software Technologies has announced the extension of the Check Point Quantum portfolio.
Surfshark adds a website safety warning feature to its browser extension
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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vpns
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online safety
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browsers
Surfshark created website safety warning feature that encourages people to be more mindful about the data they are giving to websites and digital platforms.
Major cryptocurrency losses for SMBs from BlueNoroff threat actor
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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crypto
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blockchain
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky experts uncover APT attacks by BlueNoroff, resulting in major cryptocurrency losses for small and medium-sized companies worldwide.
Older people targeted by ransomware while young adults fall for TikTok scams
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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email security
New research by Avast shows that different generations in New Zealand are targeted by different online threats based on their primary device.
Supply chain woes set to continue in 2022 - Shopify
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Shopify predicts that supply chain woes will continue in 2022, with shipping delays, costs, and manufacturing delays among the top concerns for businesses.
CrowdStrike ranks #1 for modern endpoint security for second year running
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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endpoint protection
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ai security
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edr
CrowdStrike has secured the top spot for Modern Endpoint Security revenue market share for the second time in a row, according to a new IDC report.
New programme launches to help start-ups reap full rewards of cloud
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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civo
Pure-play cloud-native service provider Civo has launched a new Startup programme to help emerging businesses on their technology journey.
Vodafone, Te Rourou foundation launch emergency grant, match donations for Tonga tsunami recovery
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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nfp
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emergency services
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vodafone
Vodafone and Te Rourou are supporting relief efforts in Tonga, with an emergency grant and matching donations.
Acceleration of digital tools in COVID-19 pandemic increased risk of cyber crime
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The pandemic has increased the risk of cyber crime due to the acceleration of digital tools, says Sridhar Iyengar, managing director for Zoho Europe.
Ingram Micro shakes up leadership team with new global CEO
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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cloud services
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ingram micro
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distributors
Paul Bay has been named the new global chief executive at Ingram Micro, replacing Alain Monié, who has transitioned to the role of executive chairman.
Kaseya sees continued growth following a standout 2021
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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it automation
Kaseya grows by 25% in 2021, driven by strategic acquisitions and focus on helping MSPs expand their businesses.
Advanced scams, data breaches, crypto and NFT attacks to shape cyberthreat landscape in 2022
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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crypto
2022 cyber security trends include a decrease in targeted ransomware attacks, advanced scams, more data breaches, and attacks on cryptocurrency/NFT industries.
Growth streak for traditional PCs continues during holiday quarter
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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lenovo
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hp
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notebook
Worldwide PC shipments grew by 1% in Q4 2021, reaching 92.7 million units, while total shipments in 2021 reached 348.8 million units - the highest since 2012.
Thycotic named Gartner Peer Insights customers' choice for Privileged Access Management
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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pam
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centrify
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thycotic
ThycoticCentrify has been named a Customers Choice in the December 2021 Gartner Peer Insights report for privileged access management.
WordPress vulnerabilities more than doubled in 2021
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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wordpress
WordPress vulnerabilities have more than doubled in 2021, with 77% of them being exploitable, according to Risk Based Security.
Palo Alto Networks joins Microsoft 365 Networking Partner Program
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The move will allow the company to provide direct and efficient connectivity for Microsoft 365 users through the Prisma Access service.
Virtual reality investment explodes in 2021 - report
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Private UK fundraising in the virtual reality sector hit a record high, with over £150m raised this year, a 72% increase from 2020.
New Zealand & Australian businesses need to embrace cloud-based solutions
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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public cloud
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healthtech
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microsoft
Accenture reports that Australian businesses should adopt cloud-based solutions as more than 70% of Fortune 500 companies still rely on mainframes.
New RCE bug is making APAC businesses vulnerable to Log Injection attacks
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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firewalls
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supply chain
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breach prevention
A new remote code execution bug could be making businesses in Asia Pacific vulnerable to Log4Shell log injection attacks.