About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
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Daily QR scan scams phishing users on mobile devices
Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals are increasingly using QR code phishing campaigns, according to the latest HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report.
Cloudflare takes on online fraud detection market
Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cloudfare
Cloudflare is entering the fraud detection market with its Cloudflare Fraud Detection tool to help businesses combat online fraud.
IGEL partners with Plant-for-the-Planet initiative
Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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daas
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cleantech
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united nations
IGEL partners with Plant-for-the-Planet to support the Trillion Trees campaign, pledging to plant and protect 20,000 trees.
Daisy, Girlguiding to inspire the next generation of STEM
Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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women in technology
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stem
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girlguiding
Daisy Corporate Services partners with Girlguiding to inspire the next generation of STEM professionals and recycling heroes.
Trojanised WhatsApp and Telegram applications stealing crypto funds
Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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cybersecurity
Rhreat actors are going after victims’ cryptocurrency funds using trojanised Telegram and WhatsApp applications.
Microsoft zero-day linked to Russian bad actors – report
Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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zero day malware
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outlook
Microsoft discloses a zero-day vulnerability in Outlook that has been exploited for almost a year to target organizations and critical infrastructure.
Investment in mental health amongst cybersecurity professionals set to increase
Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Investment in mental health is set to increase among cybersecurity professionals, with 45% prioritising it, according to a poll by Infosecurity Europe.
BEC overtakes ransomware as cyber crime of choice
Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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ransomware
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email security
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cybersecurity
The number of incidents involving business email compromise has doubled, replacing ransomware as the most common type of financially motivated cyber threat.
Smart city ingenuity to lead IoT professional services market growth
Fri, 17th Mar 2023
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iot
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smart cities
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polaris market research
The global IoT professional services market will reach $206.90 billion with by 2032, according to new forecasts from Polaris Market Research.
Consumers want more convenience with identity credentials
Fri, 17th Mar 2023
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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entrust
Passwords have outrun their course and it's time to provide users a simpler, more secure way to validate their identity.
Organisations struggling to build a security culture
Fri, 17th Mar 2023
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cybersecurity
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knowbe4
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culture
Only one third of IT decision makers understand what 'security culture' is, according to new research from KnowBe4.
Cyber attack risk high due to outdated authentication methods
Fri, 17th Mar 2023
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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yubico
Concerningly, 39% of UK businesses have experienced a cyber attack in the past year, according to Yubico's State of Global Authentication survey.
Radware launches next-gen cloud application security centre
Thu, 16th Mar 2023
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cloud security
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application security
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cybersecurity
The addition of the new Israeli centre follows the rollout of facilities in Australia, Canada, Chile, Italy, New Zealand, Taiwan, and the United Arab Emirates.
Silver Fern Farms deploys Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM
Thu, 16th Mar 2023
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silver fern farms
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oracle cloud
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oracle
New Zealand meat processor Silver Fern Farms has deployed Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, boosting employee engagement by more than 60%.
Data centre technology to provide free heat to local businesses
Thu, 16th Mar 2023
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dc
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hyperscale
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cleantech
British start-up Deep Green, has announced the launch of a UK-first technology that supplies free heat to local businesses and public swimming pools.
Lack of regulatory oversight in decentralised finance
Thu, 16th Mar 2023
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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decentralised finance
DeFi lacks regulatory oversight, creating blind spots and vulnerabilities, according to a study by Aston University's Cyber Security Innovation Centre.
Data reduces uncertainty and drives better decisions
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
While Australian business leaders know using data is important, the vast majority are not harnessing its power for better decision-making and business results.
Flexible payment options vital in boosting eCommerce sales
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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bnpl
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ecommerce
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online shopping
With the cost-of-living crisis putting pressure on household incomes, the need for flexible payment options has never been more urgent.
Telecoms online visibility driven down by Google updates
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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uc
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google
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search
UK telecoms firms have experienced one of the biggest falls in visibility from Google following its last two algorithm updates.
Integrated space and spatial industry key to securing Australia's future
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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spacetech
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spatial
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national security
National coalition unveils roadmap to integrate space and geospatial industries for Australia's economic success and national security.