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 188
M1 Pro and M1 Max: Apple's most powerful chips ever
Wed, 20th Oct 2021
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semiconductors
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apple
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notebook
Scaling up M1's architecture, M1 Pro offers a performance with industry-leading power efficiency, while M1 Max takes these capabilities to new heights.
Remote work leaving businesses exposed to cyber attack
Wed, 20th Oct 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Remote working is increasing cyber security risks for SMEs, with infrastructure left unmonitored and data vulnerable, according to ServerChoices research.
Epson named Number 1 sustainable company
Wed, 20th Oct 2021
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clean technologies
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printing
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sustainability
Epson named number 1 sustainable company by Forbes Japan, focusing on long-term vision and commitment to the environment.
APAC organisations prioritising Zero Trust Security more than other regions
Mon, 18th Oct 2021
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malware
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zero trust security
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passwordless
Organisations in Asia Pacific prioritize Zero Trust Security but lag in implementation, according to new research from Okta.
Trickbot remains top malware impacting NZ - report
Mon, 18th Oct 2021
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
CPR observed a concerning increase of various malware impacting New Zealanders, with 16 additional malware families tied at tenth place for the month.
Crypto romance scam targeting iPhone users raking in millions
Mon, 18th Oct 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Crypto romance scam targeting iPhone users rakes in millions. Scammers expand reach to US and Europe, warns Sophos. #Cryptocurrency #Scam #Cybersecurity.
Hacking humans: Social engineering exploits business vulnerabilities
Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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hacking
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eftsure
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social engineering
The rise in online transactions has led to a surge in cyber-attacks, with fraudsters exploiting vulnerabilities in corporate payment systems, warns eftsure.
Business leaders struggle with decision to keep or ditch early cloud investments
Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
Business leaders are grappling with the decision to keep or abandon their early cloud investments, according to a report by CloudBolt Software.
What Google learned from analysing 80 million ransomware samples
Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks are on the rise, with hackers now threatening to reveal sensitive information, warns Google.
BlackBerry, Google and Qualcomm join forces to drive advancements in digital vehicle cockpits
Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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cartech
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partner programmes
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google
VIRTIO is an open standard that defines the interface between Android Automotive OS and the underlying hypervisor.
Fujitsu and Trend Micro collaborate on connected car security solution
Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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cartech
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partner programmes
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trend micro
Trend Micro and Fujitsu have agreed to collaborate with automotive-related manufacturers to strengthen connected car security measures.
Adobe releases new Acrobat extension for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge
Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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martech
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microsoft
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adobe
Adobe Acrobat for Chrome and Acrobat for Edge offer a whole new way for users to go beyond the native PDF viewing experience.
MysterySnail: Kaspersky finds zero-day exploit for Windows OS
Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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windows
Kaspersky uncovers zero-day exploit for Windows OS, used in attacks by IronHusky group. Patched by Microsoft on October 12.
Citrix and Google Cloud team up to deliver future of hybrid work
Wed, 13th Oct 2021
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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daas
Citrix Systems and Google Cloud expand their partnership to deliver hybrid work solutions for enterprise customers.
Majority of IT security professionals find patching overly complex
Wed, 13th Oct 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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risk & compliance
Two-thirds of companies still haven't patched their systems. Yet organisations around the world are still being targeted by WannaCry ransomware attacks.
NZ cyber security education company closes $2.3m seed round
Wed, 13th Oct 2021
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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software development
SafeStack Academy raises NZD$2.3m in seed round led by Jelix Ventures to further develop and grow its online software security training platform.
The cyber risks of a hybrid working model
Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
The risks of cyber attacks on businesses are in the spotlight as companies around the world begin to return to the office.
Cybercriminals exploiting SMEs as remote working continues
Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Industries need to ensure their infrastructure is regularly monitored and maintained to avoid being compromised by malicious actors.
Businesses under threat as attackers target Active Directory
Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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ueba
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Half of businesses have experienced an attack on their Active Directory, according to a new report by Attivo Networks.
Google aims to train 40 million people with Google Cloud Skills Boost
Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
There is a growing demand for skills in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and cloud architecture.