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 190
Microsoft renews schools agreement, focus on boosting cybersecurity
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
Microsoft New Zealand renews three-year agreement with Ministry of Education, providing schools with free cybersecurity tools.
Scam Alert: Flubot malware hits New Zealand
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
New Zealand telecoms sector warns customers of a scam text message asking them to click on a link or download an app for delivery information.
Three quarters of CMOs responsible for business growth and use of data & technology
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
CMOs need to transform their skills and technology capabilities to deliver data-driven real-time marketing.
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DDoS attacks surging - report
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
Voxility halts multiple 1Tbps+ DDoS attacks on customers' digital infrastructure, with unusually high volumes of traffic originating from China.
Finance sector vulnerable to rising cyberattacks
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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financial results
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cyber attacks
Finance sector in the UK hit by an average of 60 cyberattacks per year, with firms ill-prepared to combat them, according to a report by Keeper Security.
HPE unveils new cloud services for its HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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apm
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cybersecurity
Hewlett Packard Enterprise introduces new cloud services for its HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform, targeting digital transformation and data protection.
Lack of understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning contributing to cybersecurity attacks
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Over half of IT decision makers are unsure of what artificial intelligence and machine learning actually mean, according to a report by Webroot.
Global adoption of 8x8 Voice for Microsoft Teams surpasses 100,000 users
Tue, 28th Sep 2021
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voip
8x8's voice solution for Microsoft Teams exceeds 100,000 business users globally with call recording and presence sync enhancements.
Informatica, Snowflake partnership to help customers accelerate to cloud native
Tue, 28th Sep 2021
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Informatica partners with Snowflake to offer on-premises data warehouse and ETL to cloud modernisation programme.
Supply chain and ransomware threats drove increase in cyber intelligence sharing
Mon, 27th Sep 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
There has been a increase in sophisticated cross-border cyber criminal campaigns against the financial sector and its supply chain.
Are banks, social media and telcos to blame for scam explosion?
Mon, 27th Sep 2021
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uc
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email security
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cybersecurity
Consumers think banks, retailers and mobile operators need to do more to protect them and their personal information from fraudsters.
Organisations struggling to provide necessary security to support remote working
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The shift to remote work turned network access and network security into equally high, yet competing, priorities for network and security professionals.
CX tech rising, but human interaction still key
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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cx
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martech
CX tech rises in importance, but human interaction remains crucial, according to the 2021 Global Customer Experience Benchmarking Report by NTT.
Increased volume of cyberattacks not translating to safer password practices
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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passwords
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logmein
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cyber attacks
Two-thirds of people still re-use passwords across accounts, putting their sensitive information at risk, a report reveals.
Microsoft unveils new Surface devices and PC accessories
Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
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microsoft
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voip
Microsoft has unveiled new Surface devices and accessories, bringing a major update to its Surface portfolio ahead of Windows 11.
Disconnect amongst IT leaders confident in managing cloud bills vs reality of unnecessary costs
Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
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virtana
Disconnect between IT leaders' confidence in managing cloud bills and the reality of unnecessary costs, according to new research.
IT leaders willing to spend green to get green
Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
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devops
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apm
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finops
IT leaders prioritize sustainability, with 68% considering vendors' green initiatives and 79% willing to pay a premium, says CloudBolt research.
Ransomware attacks reach disturbing levels
Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks have reached 'stratospheric levels', now accounting for 69% of all attacks involving malware.
Global cybersecurity crisis accelerates with 5.4 million DDos attacks
Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
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ddos
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Cyberattacks continue to have a dramatic impact on private and public organisations and governments worldwide.
Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe amongst top brands impersonated in phishing attacks
Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
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phishing
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martech
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email security
Two million malicious emails evaded traditional defences, with Tessian Defender detecting tactics used by cybercriminals.