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 196
VMware expands SaaS innovations on Horizon Platform
Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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saas
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virtualisation
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public cloud
Cloud-deployed VMware Horizon desktops saw an 82% increase in the first six weeks of remote work, according to VMware.
Knowledge gap surrounding crucial container security principles
Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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supply chain
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edge security
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cybersecurity
Only 3% of respondents in a recent survey recognize that containers are not a security boundary, according to Aqua Security.
Chance of PC users encountering cyber threats increase
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Rise in cyberthreat risk for home users worldwide, with New Zealand slightly higher than Australia, UK, US, and Germany.
DDoS attacks plateau in second quarter - Kaspersky
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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uc
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ddos
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email security
DDoS attacks have decreased by 38.8% compared to Q2 2020, with China leading in SSH attacks but losing ground overall, says Kaspersky.
Surge in targeted spear phishing as attackers look for weak link
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
The rise of targeted malicious email attacks is revealed in a new report by Barracuda, highlighting the need for improved protection measures.
Opportunities for business and IT collaboration in managing enterprise risk - SolarWinds
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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solarwinds
Opportunities for business and IT collaboration in managing enterprise risk, according to a new report from SolarWinds.
SaaS and IaaS environments fragmented as cloud privileges are misconfigured
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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saas
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iaas
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cloud services
Nearly half of cloud privileges are misconfigured, leaving data at risk, according to the Varonis 2021 SaaS Risk Report.
Increase in DDoS extortion campaigns and hit-and-run assaults
Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
DDoS attack volumes rose over 40% in Q2 2021, with technology firms facing the most attacks, according to Radware's report.
90% of crypto enthusiasts expecting inflation to be a real problem
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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crypto
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blockchain
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supply chain
Over three-quarters of crypto enthusiasts anticipate inflation becoming a significant issue in the next five years, according to a survey.
Fortinet expands security services to protect digital infrastructure
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Fortinet expands its security services with the addition of FortiTrust, offering user-based licensing across all networks and endpoints.
Global cyber attacks up as ransomware surges by 93%
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
Global cyber attacks have increased by 29% in the last six months, as hackers continue to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic.
SOLD: Dicker Data snaps up Exeed in landmark $68M deal
Sat, 31st Jul 2021
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dicker data
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exeed
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m&a
Dicker Data's $68 million acquisition of Exceed will make it the second largest IT distributor in NZ, with estimated revenue of over $500m.
Cost of a data breach hits record high during pandemic - IBM
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Security incidents became more costly and harder to contain due to drastic operational shifts during the pandemic.
Olympic Broadcasting Services hosted in Alibaba cloud for the first time
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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cloud services
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olympic games
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broadcasting
Alibaba's cloud solutions will support service delivery for Rights-Holding Broadcasters for the first time during the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
Risky business: Majority of workers take cybersecurity shortcuts despite knowing dangers
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Workers engaging in risky behaviors are putting their company's digital security at risk, according to a global survey by ThycoticCentrify.
Businesses struggling with proliferation of data - Dell Technologies
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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martech
Data has become a burden for businesses in Australia and New Zealand, hindering digital transformation, according to Dell Technologies.
Security professionals unprepared for escalating software supply chain attacks
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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supply chain
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software development
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solarwinds
IT security professionals and developers aren't completely confident in their ability to defend against another SolarWinds/Codecov-style supply chain attack.
Spark expands uncapped wireless broadband to another half-a-million New Zealanders
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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uc
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wireless broadband
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broadband
Spark expands uncapped wireless broadband to half-a-million more New Zealanders, bringing total to 1.2 million addresses.
Rise in hacking tool downloads as cybercrime becomes 'more organised than ever'
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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hp
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hacking
Cybercrime activity has increased, with a 65% rise in the use of hacking tools, according to the latest global Threat Insights Report from HP.
Migration to the cloud in full force - report
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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multi-cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Organisations are moving to the cloud to drive competitive strategies and provide richer customer experiences, according to Next Pathway.